Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
The area method is a technique used in computer science to calculate the size or complexity of an algorithm by counting the number of basic operations performed. It helps determine the efficiency and performance of an algorithm.