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Definition: Evolutionary Computing

By Jack Krupansky

Evolutionary computing consists of the utilization of evolutionary algorithms in the design of computations.

Generally, used as a synonym for evolutionary algorithm, evolutionary computation, evolutionary programming, genetic algorithm, genetic computation, genetic computing, and genetic programming.

Sometimes a synonym for emergent computing.

See the Wikipedia article on Evolutionary Algorithm.

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