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Brute force
Meaning
Noun
●
A method of
accomplishing
something
primarily
by means of
strength
, without the use of great
skill
,
mechanical
aids
or thought.
●
In Computer science:
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.
Verb
●
To
solve
(a
computational
problem) by
brute
force.
●
In Computing:
To
break
a
password
,
encryption
, or any other
protection
mechanism
by
brute
force.
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