recursion
/rɪˈkɜːrʒən/
the repeated application of a recursive procedure or definition
recursion in a sentence
“Understanding recursion is a rite of passage for programmers.”
Origin of recursion
Latin recursio running back from re- back + currere to run
Related Words
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a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations
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a tangible representation of a fact, quality, or feeling
default
a preselected option adopted when no alternative is specified
beta
a trial version of software; a preliminary stage
deprecated
regarded as obsolete and best avoided
batching
grouping tasks to be performed together