information engine
An "information engine" can refer to theoretical devices in physics or practical systems in computing, all focused on processing and converting information.
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Definition
C2Thermodynamics
(technical, academic)A theoretical device that converts information into energy, reducing heat entropy in the process.
Example
- The concept of an information engine challenges traditional views on energy and entropy.
C1Computing
(technical)A system or software that processes data to generate, retrieve, or manipulate information.
Example
- The search algorithm acts as an information engine, delivering relevant results based on user queries.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "information engine":
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