terminatingfunction
nounUK /ˈtɜːmɪneɪtɪŋ ˈfʌŋkʃən/
US /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪtɪŋ ˈfʌŋkʃən/
A terminating function is a math rule that stops after a set number of steps.
The teacher explained that a terminating function always finishes its work and gives an answer.
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2. In computer science, a function that is guaranteed to finish running and return a result.
The programmer checked that the terminating function would not run forever.
3. A function whose decimal expansion ends after a limited number of digits.
One half is a terminating function value because it is exactly 0.5.
4. A procedure in logic that reaches a final conclusion after finite steps.
The proof relied on a terminating function to reach its final step.