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recursively

/riːˈkɜːrsɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does recursively mean?

adverb

Used to describe something that is done or applied repeatedly, often in a self-referential manner. This can involve breaking down a problem or process into smaller parts that are solved or applied in the same way.

Example

"The algorithm was designed to recursively search the database for matching records."

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