brute force

noun
/bɹuːt ˈfɔːs/UK/bɹut ˈfɔɹs/US

Definitions

  1. A method of accomplishing something primarily by means of strength, without the use of…

    A method of accomplishing something primarily by means of strength, without the use of great skill, mechanical aids or thought.

    • We lifted the car by brute force.
    • Chloe pulled the leaflet out of Annabelle’s hand. There were some advantages to being the older sister; sometimes you could use brute force.
  2. A method of computation wherein the computer is let to try all permutations of a problem…

    A method of computation wherein the computer is let to try all permutations of a problem until one is found that provides a solution, in contrast to the implementation of a more intelligent algorithm.

  3. To solve (a computational problem) by brute force.

    • "In trying to solve the problem in this simplified space, it does different things than it did when it was brute forcing its way through the original space."
  4. + 1 more definition
    1. To break a password, encryption, or any other protection mechanism by brute force.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for brute force. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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