algorithmic efficiency

noun phrase

Meaning

The measure of how much computational resource, such as time or memory, an algorithm requires to complete a task as the input size grows.

Examples

  • Improving the algorithmic efficiency of the search function significantly reduced the server's load during peak hours.
  • The team prioritized algorithmic efficiency over code readability to ensure the real-time data analysis remained responsive.

Synonyms: speed, performance, computational complexity, optimization