search algorithm

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

search algorithm

   <theory> Any {algorithm} for identifying a solution to a
   problem (a {search problem}) out of a {space} of potential
   solutions by considering several potential solutions until one
   is found that meets certain criteria.

   See {A* search}, {beam search}, {best-first search},
   {breadth-first search}, {depth-first search}.

   (2007-11-03)