big o notation

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Synonyms: big-o notation

Antonyms: big-o notation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|mathematics|computing theory}} A particular [[notation]], useful in the [[analysis]] of [[algorithm]]s, which describes the [[limiting]] behavior of a [[function]] when the argument tends towards a particular value or infinity, usually in terms of simpler functions.

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