brute force

== English == === Alternative forms === brute-force === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /bɹuːt ˈfɔːs/ (General American) IPA(key): /bɹut ˈfɔɹs/ === Noun === brute force (uncountable) A method of accomplishing something primarily by means of strength, without the use of great skill, mechanical aids or thought. (computer science) A method of computation wherein the computer is let to try all permutations of a problem until one is found that provides a solution, in contrast to the implementation of a more intelligent algorithm. ==== Usage notes ==== Not used with an article. We say brute force and it is incorrect to say a brute force or the brute force. That is because it is a mass noun, not a count noun. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== brute strength trial and error Military incompetence === Verb === brute force (third-person singular simple present brute forces, present participle brute forcing, simple past and past participle brute forced) (transitive) To solve (a computational problem) by brute force. (computing) To break a password, encryption, or any other protection mechanism by brute force. ==== See also ==== shotgun approach === See also === brute de forge === Further reading === brute-force search on Wikipedia.Wikipedia