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SEARCH GRAPH [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- probabilistic search algorithm
1, record 1, English, probabilistic%20search%20algorithm
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Almost any probabilistic search algorithm can be analyzed using landscapes where the algorithm walks along the landscape graph an edge at a time. This means that even [genetic algorithms(GA) ] can be seen as doing a local search. 2, record 1, English, - probabilistic%20search%20algorithm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- algorithme de recherche probabiliste
1, record 1, French, algorithme%20de%20recherche%20probabiliste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Récemment, les techniques développées en planification de trajectoires, autour des algorithmes de recherche probabiliste, permettent de traiter des problèmes de grande dimension en perdant la propriété de complétude (complet en probabilité). 2, record 1, French, - algorithme%20de%20recherche%20probabiliste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- graph traversal
1, record 2, English, graph%20traversal
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- graph search 2, record 2, English, graph%20search
correct
- graph searching 3, record 2, English, graph%20searching
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In computer science, graph traversal(also known as graph search) refers to the process of visiting(checking and/or updating) each vertex in a graph. Such traversals are classified by the order in which the vertices are visited. 4, record 2, English, - graph%20traversal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depth first search(DFS) and breadth first search(BFS) are the two main types of graph traversals. 5, record 2, English, - graph%20traversal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- parcours de graphe
1, record 2, French, parcours%20de%20graphe
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- traversée de graphe 2, record 2, French, travers%C3%A9e%20de%20graphe
correct, feminine noun
- recherche par graphe 3, record 2, French, recherche%20par%20graphe
correct, feminine noun
- recherche en graphe 3, record 2, French, recherche%20en%20graphe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Exploration des] sommets d'un graphe de proche en proche à partir d'un sommet initial. 4, record 2, French, - parcours%20de%20graphe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- breadth-first search algorithm
1, record 3, English, breadth%2Dfirst%20search%20algorithm
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- BFS algorithm 2, record 3, English, BFS%20algorithm
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A graph traversal algorithm that explores nodes in the order of their distance from the roots, where distance is defined as the minimum path length from a root to the node. 3, record 3, English, - breadth%2Dfirst%20search%20algorithm
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It starts at the tree root(or some arbitrary node of a graph, sometimes referred to as a 'search key’), and explores all of the neighbor nodes at the present depth prior to moving on to the nodes at the next depth level. 4, record 3, English, - breadth%2Dfirst%20search%20algorithm
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- algorithme de parcours en largeur d'abord
1, record 3, French, algorithme%20de%20parcours%20en%20largeur%20d%27abord
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- algorithme de recherche en largeur d'abord 2, record 3, French, algorithme%20de%20recherche%20en%20largeur%20d%27abord
correct, masculine noun
- algorithme de parcours en largeur 3, record 3, French, algorithme%20de%20parcours%20en%20largeur
correct, masculine noun
- algorithme de recherche en largeur 4, record 3, French, algorithme%20de%20recherche%20en%20largeur
correct, masculine noun
- algorithme de parcours largeur 5, record 3, French, algorithme%20de%20parcours%20largeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'algorithme de parcours en largeur permet de calculer les distances de tous les nœuds depuis un nœud source dans un graphe non pondéré (orienté ou non orienté). Il peut aussi servir à déterminer si un graphe non orienté est connexe. 3, record 3, French, - algorithme%20de%20parcours%20en%20largeur%20d%27abord
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas para computación
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- algoritmo de búsqueda por anchura en un grafo
1, record 3, Spanish, algoritmo%20de%20b%C3%BAsqueda%20por%20anchura%20en%20un%20grafo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- algoritmo BFS 1, record 3, Spanish, algoritmo%20BFS
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-11-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ancestor
1, record 4, English, ancestor
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- grand father 2, record 4, English, grand%20father
correct
- grand parent 3, record 4, English, grand%20parent
correct
- ancestor node 4, record 4, English, ancestor%20node
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is an example of a tree : root A; branches AB, AC, AD; children B, C, D; branches BE, BF, CG, CH, HI; leaves E, F, G, H, I; C is a parent of G and H; G and H are the children of C; C is an ancestor of I; I is a descendant of C. This tree has 4 levels : level o(root) ;level 4(B, C, D) ;level 2(E, F, G, H) and level 3(I). As mentioned, most problems do not permit the entire tree/or graph) to be generated at one time; hence, different search strategies have been developed. 2, record 4, English, - ancestor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ancêtre
1, record 4, French, anc%C3%AAtre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- nœud ancêtre 2, record 4, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20anc%C3%AAtre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un graphe, arbre ou arborescence, tout sommet qui n'est pas une feuille, y compris la racine, et qui a des descendants à deux niveaux d'épaisseur au moins. 3, record 4, French, - anc%C3%AAtre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces arbres peuvent être considérés comme un exemple simplifié de réseaux sémantiques [...] des réseaux dont le type d'arc est limité à des relations hiérarchiques utilisées par des procédures de contrôle comme mécanismes d'héritage ou transmission de propriétés d'un nœud ancêtre (plus général) vers son ou ses nœuds progéniture (plus spécialisés). 2, record 4, French, - anc%C3%AAtre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-11-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- search tree
1, record 5, English, search%20tree
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- inference tree 2, record 5, English, inference%20tree
correct
- search strategy tree 2, record 5, English, search%20strategy%20tree
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tree-like graph that accounts for the various rules applied in a search, for nodes explored, and for the results obtained. 3, record 5, English, - search%20tree
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We can keep track of the various rules applied and the databases produced by a structure called a search tree. 4, record 5, English, - search%20tree
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
search tree : term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC. 5, record 5, English, - search%20tree
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arbre de recherche
1, record 5, French, arbre%20de%20recherche
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Graphe arborescent qui indique les règles appliquées durant une recherche, les nœuds explorés et les résultats obtenus. 2, record 5, French, - arbre%20de%20recherche
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arbre de recherche : terme et définition normalisés par ISO/CEI. 3, record 5, French, - arbre%20de%20recherche
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-06-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- A[star] search algorithm
1, record 6, English, A%5Bstar%5D%20search%20algorithm
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- A[star] algorithm 2, record 6, English, A%5Bstar%5D%20algorithm
correct, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The A[ star]: algorithm is a best-first search method. It means that the algorithm simultaneously contains several paths which may all be candidates for the shortest path. At any time, it selects the most promising node(best-first) at a time for expansion, and incorporates the successor nodes into the search graph. The criterion for evaluation is the length of the path from start to the node plus the estimate of the remaining distance(cost). The theory says that if the remaining estimate is an underestimate, the first solution will be optimal. 3, record 6, English, - A%5Bstar%5D%20search%20algorithm
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A[star] search algorithm; A[star] algorithm: The word "star" and the square brackets that surround it replace the symbol representing a star, also known as an "asterisk," because it cannot be reproduced due to technical constraints. 4, record 6, English, - A%5Bstar%5D%20search%20algorithm
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- algorithme de recherche A[étoile]
1, record 6, French, algorithme%20de%20recherche%20A%5B%C3%A9toile%5D
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- algorithme A[étoile] 2, record 6, French, algorithme%20A%5B%C3%A9toile%5D
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'algorithme A[étoile] est un algorithme de recherche [du] meilleur chemin de type meilleur d'abord. L'idée est de parcourir le graphe G depuis le sommet source jusqu'au sommet cible en se déplaçant dans les «meilleurs» sommets, [c'est-à-dire] ceux ayant le plus petit coût global : coût du chemin depuis la source + coût estimé jusqu'à la cible. 3, record 6, French, - algorithme%20de%20recherche%20A%5B%C3%A9toile%5D
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
algorithme de recherche A[étoile]; algorithme A[étoile] : Le mot «étoile» et les crochets qui l'entourent remplacent le symbole représentant une étoile, aussi appelé «astérisque», parce qu'il est impossible de le reproduire en raison de contraintes techniques. 4, record 6, French, - algorithme%20de%20recherche%20A%5B%C3%A9toile%5D
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2014-09-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- search tree
1, record 7, English, search%20tree
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
tree-like graph that accounts for the various rules applied in a search, for the nodes explored, and for the results obtained 1, record 7, English, - search%20tree
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
search tree: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-28:1995]. 2, record 7, English, - search%20tree
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- arbre de recherche
1, record 7, French, arbre%20de%20recherche
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
graphe arborescent qui indique les règles appliquées durant une recherche, les nœuds explorés et les résultats obtenus 1, record 7, French, - arbre%20de%20recherche
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arbre de recherche : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-28:1995]. 2, record 7, French, - arbre%20de%20recherche
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-02-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Continuing Education
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- solution path
1, record 8, English, solution%20path
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- path to solution 2, record 8, English, path%20to%20solution
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the tutoring system is to guide the student in solving problems, the expert module must also generate sensible solution paths so that intermediate steps can be compared. Perhaps most important, it must be able to generate multiple possible solutions paths, rather than just a single one required for CAI models of expertise. 3, record 8, English, - solution%20path
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... by analysing the shape of the search space and simple syntactic properties of the nodes of the graph..., it is possible to determine potentially useful features of the space, such as when students tend to abandon a solution path,... whether the search is in any way systematic, and so on. 4, record 8, English, - solution%20path
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
This program compromises neatly between the options of trying to ensure that the student follows a recommended pre-stored solution path for each problem, and of allowing him to follow whatever path he wishes. 5, record 8, English, - solution%20path
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 4 CONT
The effect of this [immediate] feedback procedure is to prevent floundering by keeping students on a correct solution path. 6, record 8, English, - solution%20path
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrast with solution trace. 7, record 8, English, - solution%20path
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Éducation permanente
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chemin de solution
1, record 8, French, chemin%20de%20solution
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- parcours de résolution 2, record 8, French, parcours%20de%20r%C3%A9solution
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir parcours de raisonnement. 2, record 8, French, - chemin%20de%20solution
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-01-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- search space
1, record 9, English, search%20space
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- problem search space 2, record 9, English, problem%20search%20space
correct, specific
- state space 3, record 9, English, state%20space
correct, specific
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All of the possible states that could be evaluated during a search. The search space often is represented as an inverted tree, called a search tree. 4, record 9, English, - search%20space
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The shape of the search space determines whether forward or backward chaining is more efficient. 3, record 9, English, - search%20space
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
An ill-formed problem has an unbounded search space and thus presents an infinity of "first moves". 2, record 9, English, - search%20space
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 CONT
... by analysing the shape of the search space and simple syntactic properties of the nodes of the graph..., it is possible to determine potential useful features of the space, such as when students tend to abandon a solution path, where they tend to back up, which nodes seem to be a source of difficulty... Consequently, it may be possible for an [Intelligent Tutoring System] to give strategic advice to a student, from the evidence of structural properties of the search space. 5, record 9, English, - search%20space
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
search space: standardized by ISO/IEC 6, record 9, English, - search%20space
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- espace de recherche
1, record 9, French, espace%20de%20recherche
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des transformations et des états possibles de la base de faits au moyen de la base de règles aboutissant à une solution. 2, record 9, French, - espace%20de%20recherche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue dans l'espace de recherche, les représentations en espace d'états et celles en espace de problèmes. 2, record 9, French, - espace%20de%20recherche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Espace de problèmes, espace de règles, espace de solutions, espace d'états, espace d'exemples. 3, record 9, French, - espace%20de%20recherche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Souvent représenté sous la forme d'un graphe ou d'un arbre de recherche. 3, record 9, French, - espace%20de%20recherche
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme normalisé par ISO/IEC. 4, record 9, French, - espace%20de%20recherche
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-12-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- solution graph
1, record 10, English, solution%20graph
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A graph that demonstrates that the start node of a search space or search tree can be solved. 1, record 10, English, - solution%20graph
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- graphe de solution
1, record 10, French, graphe%20de%20solution
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- graphe solution 2, record 10, French, graphe%20solution
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-11-03
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- heuristic search technique
1, record 11, English, heuristic%20search%20technique
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Graph searching method that uses heuristic knowledge about the domain to help focus the search. It operates by generating and testing intermediate states along potential solution paths. 1, record 11, English, - heuristic%20search%20technique
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- technique de recherche heuristique
1, record 11, French, technique%20de%20recherche%20heuristique
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-05-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- state graph search
1, record 12, English, state%20graph%20search
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Searching with state graphs. To understand search strategies, we have to look... at state graphs. In AI terminology, a state graph is often called a state space or a tree. 1, record 12, English, - state%20graph%20search
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- recherche par graphes d'états
1, record 12, French, recherche%20par%20graphes%20d%27%C3%A9tats
proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir "graphe d'état" et "espace d'états". 1, record 12, French, - recherche%20par%20graphes%20d%27%C3%A9tats
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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