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Brute force

//bɹuːt ˈfɔːs// noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    A method of accomplishing something primarily by means of strength, without the use of great skill, mechanical aids or thought. uncountable

    "We lifted the car by brute force."

  2. 2
    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. uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To solve (a computational problem) by brute force. transitive

    ""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.""

  2. 2
    To break a password, encryption, or any other protection mechanism by brute force.

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