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Meaning of base case | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The part of a recursive definition or algorithm that is not defined in terms of itself.
  2. The basis in mathematical induction, showing that a statement holds when n is equal to the lowest value that n is given in the question (usually 0 or 1).

Equivalents

Suomi perustapaus

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

base character base chief base class base communications base court base fee

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