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Computer Science Introduction to Algorithms Time Complexity Common Complexities

Posted by Vignesh Dhakshinamoorthy
Vignesh Dhakshinamoorthy
1,788 Points

What does The O in Big O stand for?

So, What is the answer to this question? Couldn’t get it right!

The O in Big O stands for order of ________?

Magnitude/complexity?

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

This was explained in the Efficiency of an Algorithm video, at about 3 minutes in.

Vignesh Dhakshinamoorthy
Vignesh Dhakshinamoorthy
1,788 Points

Thank you Steven! magnitude was infact the answer. It was expecting me to type in a specific word, so it was a bit hard to pass that particular question. Usually it posts multiple choices to pick from which was easier.