What does "metaheuristic" mean?

An experimental heuristic method for solving a general class of computational problems by combining user procedures in the hope of obtaining a more efficient or robust procedure.

What is a synonym for "metaheuristic"?

Common synonyms include: memetic algorithm, memetic algorithm.

Metaheuristic

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An experimental heuristic method for solving a general class of computational problems by combining user procedures in the hope of obtaining a more efficient or robust procedure.

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memetic algorithm memetic algorithm

Etymology

From meta- + heuristic.

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