BREADTH-FIRST SEARCH
\bɹˈɛdθfˈɜːst sˈɜːt͡ʃ], \bɹˈɛdθfˈɜːst sˈɜːtʃ], \b_ɹ_ˈɛ_d_θ_f_ˈɜː_s_t s_ˈɜː_tʃ]\
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A graph search algorithm which tries allone-step extensions of current paths before trying largerextensions. This requires all current paths to be kept inmemory simultaneously, or at least their end points.Opposite of depth-first search. See also best firstsearch.
By Denis Howe
Word of the day
hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.