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heuristic program [2 records]

Record 1 2002-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Electronic Warfare
DEF

A program in which a computer tries each of several methods of solving a problem and judges whether the program is closer to solution after each attempt.

Key term(s)
  • heuristic programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Guerre électronique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
  • Guerra electrónica
DEF

Programa que soluciona un problema por medio de una táctica de prueba y error (tanteo), en que el logro de cada intento de solución se evalúa y utiliza para mejorar los tanteos subsiguientes hasta llegar a una solución aceptable dentro de los límites definidos.

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Record 2 2001-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economics
  • Economic Conditions and Forecasting
DEF

A collection or combination of heuristics used for solving a particular problem.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économique
  • Prévisions et conjonctures économiques
OBS

heuristique: qui consiste ou qui tend à trouver.

Spanish

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