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Asymptotic Approximation

Definition

Asymptotic Approximation describes a mathematical method used to estimate the behavior of functions or algorithms as their input size approaches infinity. It provides simplified expressions that closely match the true function for very large inputs, abstracting away less significant terms. This technique is essential for analyzing the scalability and performance characteristics of computational systems. It helps in understanding how resource consumption, such as time or memory, grows with increasing data.