busy beaver
The term "busy beaver" can describe either a very hardworking person or a specific concept in theoretical computer science.
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Definition
B2Everyday Language
(informal, idiomatic)Someone who is extremely active and hardworking.
Example
- She cleaned the house, cooked dinner, and finished her work assignments—she's been a real busy beaver today.
C1Theoretical Computer Science
(technical, academic)A Turing machine that performs the maximum number of steps or produces the most non-blank symbols before halting, within a specific class of machines.
Example
- The busy beaver problem helps us understand the limits of what can be computed.
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