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DEPTH SEARCH ALGORITHM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- depth-first search algorithm
1, record 1, English, depth%2Dfirst%20search%20algorithm
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- depth-first algorithm 2, record 1, English, depth%2Dfirst%20algorithm
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depth-first algorithms are based on a sequential search and go through a variable number of nodes in the search tree depending on the channel realization and the signal to noise ration (SNR). 3, record 1, English, - depth%2Dfirst%20search%20algorithm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The depth-first search algorithm operates by evaluating branches to their maximum depth, and then backtracking to follow unvisited branches. 4, record 1, English, - depth%2Dfirst%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 en profondeur d'abord
1, record 1, French, algorithme%20de%20recherche%20en%20profondeur%20d%27abord
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- algorithme de profondeur d'abord 2, record 1, French, algorithme%20de%20profondeur%20d%27abord
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-02-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- depth search algorithm
1, record 2, English, depth%20search%20algorithm
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- algorithme de recherche en profondeur
1, record 2, French, algorithme%20de%20recherche%20en%20profondeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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