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| re·cur·sion [ ri kúrzh'n ] |
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1. return of something: the return of something, often repeatedly
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2. logic mathematics repetition of steps to give result: the use of repeated steps, each based on the result of the one before, to define a function or calculate a number
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3. comput delegation as programming technique: a programming technique where a routine performs its task by delegating part of it to another instance of itself
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| [Early 17th century. < late Latin recursion- "a running back" < Latin recurs-, past participle of recurrere (see recur)] |
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