adaptivesearchmethod

noun

UK /əˈdæp.tɪv sɜːtʃ ˈmeθ.əd/

US /əˈdæp.tɪv sɝːtʃ ˈmeθ.əd/

A way of looking for something that changes its plan as it learns new things.

The robot used an adaptivesearchmethod to find the lost toy by trying new paths when old ones failed.

SYNONYMS

flexible search technique smart searching approach self-adjusting search strategy dynamic lookup method

RELATED WORDS

algorithm exploration optimization learning heuristic

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In computer science, a search algorithm that adjusts its strategy based on feedback from earlier steps.

The program's adaptivesearchmethod improved its speed after each failed attempt.

3. A problem-solving approach in which the way you look for answers changes as you gather more information.

Scientists used an adaptivesearchmethod to narrow down which plants grew best in different soils.

4. A method for finding information online that updates its filters as you click and refine your query.

The website's adaptivesearchmethod showed better results the more the user searched.