What does look ahead mean?
Look ahead means (computing, software compilation) The analysis in advance of subsequent decisions that would be made if a particular branch of an algorithm was followed..
Look ahead
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(computing, software compilation) The analysis in advance of subsequent decisions that would be made if a particular branch of an algorithm was followed..
Definitions by Sense
- (computing, software compilation) The analysis in advance of subsequent decisions that would be made if a particular branch of an algorithm was followed.
- (regular expressions) The analysis of the subsequent characters before the regular expression is matched.
Example Sentences
Our computer chess program uses lookahead to avoid difficult endgames.
Synonyms for look ahead
Antonyms for look ahead
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Word Forms
- lookaheads
Usage Notes
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Our computer chess program uses lookahead to avoid difficult endgames.
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