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Meaning of binary search | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A search for a value within a sorted array by repeatedly comparing the target value with the middle element; if they are unequal, the half in which the target cannot lie is eliminated and the comparison is repeated on the remaining half.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Suomi binäärihaku puolitushaku
日本語 二分探索

CEFR level

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

binary star binary star system binary system binary theory binary tree binary weapon

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