boundedalgorithm

noun

UK /ˈbaʊndɪd ˈælɡərɪðəm/

US /ˈbaʊndɪd ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/

A set of steps that always finishes and never runs forever.

The game uses a bounded algorithm so it always ends after a few seconds.

SYNONYMS

finite procedure terminating algorithm limited process guaranteed-halt method

RELATED WORDS

algorithm loop termination complexity computation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. An algorithm whose running time is limited by a known upper bound.

Sorting the list with a bounded algorithm keeps the app fast even for big inputs.

3. A procedure that stays within fixed limits on memory or steps.

The robot follows a bounded algorithm, so it never wanders too far.

4. A method that is restricted to a certain range of inputs.

This bounded algorithm only works for numbers between one and ten.