A*

noun — 2 senses

A*

noun

/eɪ̯ stɑː/

1

An academic grade, higher than A or A+. Where it is used, it is often the best class of result.

2

Computer, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Science, Sciences A best-first graph search algorithm for finding a lowest-cost path to a goal.

Related terms
A+

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