finite-state machine

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Synonyms: finite state machine

Antonyms: finite state machine

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing theory}} A [[formalism]] for describing [[computation]], consisting of a [[finite]] set of [[state]]s and a [[transition function]] describing when to move from one state to another.

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