The complexity of an algorithm is often described using what is called "big-O notation." Big-O notation is a theoretical measure of how an algorithm will execute in terms of the time or computer memory required given the size of the problem itself. The...

// adj. In complexity theory, denoting a problem or class of problems which can be solved using a reasonable amount of computational resources; specifically, in computational linguistics, denoting a grammar or class of grammars capable of serving as...

// n. Of a problem or a class of problems, the degree of difficulty involved in obtaining a solution, as expressed in terms of demand on computational resources (time, memory space, etc.). Cf. formal...

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As a branch of the theory of computation in computer science, computational complexity theory investigates the problems related to the amounts of resources required for the execution of algorithms (e.g., execution time), and the inherent difficulty in...

Computers have wrought minor miracles in the lives of most Americans, and more are on the way. Their speed and accuracy have made possible considerable strides in mundane matters like banking, telephoning, credit cards, travel reservations, and all those activities that would have taken...

Most business management and improvement methodologies provide somewhat finite structures to achieve success. For example, guidance for business excellence according to the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award criteria consists of seven major categories and more than 90 specific items to be addressed. ISO 9001...