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Area method

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข 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.

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