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Meaning of edit distance | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Synonym of string distance.

Examples

“We introduce⟳ an exact formula for the maximum number⟳ of common supersequences shared by sequences at a certain edit distance, yielding an upper bound on the number⟳ of distinct traces necessary to guarantee⟳ exact reconstruction.”

CEFR level

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

edit war edit warrior edit-a-thon edit, editing edit. editability

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