complexity theory

noun — 2 senses

complexity theory

noun
1

Computer, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Science, Sciences The study and classification of decision problems by the computational resources—such as time and space—needed by the programs that solve the problems.

  • The professor of complexity theory says that the problem can be solved in polynomial time.
2

Mathematics, Sciences chaos theory

Derived terms
complexologist
Related terms
complex, complexitism, complexitist, complexologist, complexology

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