Simulated Annealing

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numerical optimization technique for searching for a solution in a space otherwise too large for ordinary search methods to yield results

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A computational optimization technique inspired by annealing in metallurgy, used to model search strategies in problem-solving, contrasting 'low temperature' (gradual change) and 'high temperature' (exploratory change) searches.