Greedy algorithms are a problem-solving approach that makes the locally optimal choice at each stage with the hope of finding a global optimum. This technique works well for certain types of problems, especially optimization problems where making the best immediate decision leads to a satisfactory solution overall. Greedy algorithms prioritize immediate gains and often have lower time complexity, but they do not always guarantee the best overall solution.
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