Richardson's theorem

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A theorem that establishes a limit on the extent to which an algorithm can decide whether certain mathematical expressions are equal.

Word forms

Richardson's theorem

Etymology

It was proved in 1968 by computer scientist Daniel Richardson of the University of Bath.

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