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Richardson's theorem

Richardson's theorem proper noun: a theorem that establishes a limit on the extent to which an algorithm can decide whether certain mathematical expressions are equal.

Proper noun

Richardson's theorem

  1. A theorem that establishes a limit on the extent to which an algorithm can decide whether certain mathematical expressions are equal.

Origin of Richardson's theorem

It was proved in 1968 by computer scientist Daniel Richardson of the University of Bath.

Questions about Richardson's theorem

What does Richardson's theorem mean?
Richardson's theorem means a theorem that establishes a limit on the extent to which an algorithm can decide whether certain mathematical expressions are equal.
What part of speech is Richardson's theorem?
Richardson's theorem is a proper noun.

Words near Richardson's theorem in the dictionary

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