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Definition of "recursion" [re•cur•sion]

  • Mathematics An expression, such as a polynomial, each term of which is determined by application of a formula to preceding terms. (noun)
  • Mathematics A formula that generates the successive terms of a recursion. (noun)

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Use "recursion" in a sentence
  • "Kretsinger, who went by the moniker "recursion," helped post information he and his co-conspirators stole from Sony on LulzSec's website and announced the intrusion via the hacking group's Twitter account, the indictment said."
  • "Kretsinger, known by the moniker "recursion," grabbed confidential information from Sony and passed it along to other members of LulzSec, who posted the stolen material on its website, according to the indictment."
  • "Kretsinger, known by the moniker "recursion," grabbed confidential information from Sony, passed it along to other members of LulzSec who posted the stolen material on its website, according to the indictment."