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Meaning of sieve of Eratosthenes | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An ancient algorithm for finding prime numbers that works by discarding multiples from a list of potential primes.

Equivalents

Deutsch Sieb des Eratosthenes
Français crible d'Ératosthène
Русский решето́ Эратосфена

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

sieve plate sieve set sieve theory sieve-tube element Sieved sieveful

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