English Expression · Intermediate
NP time
nondeterministic polynomial time
Pronunciation: say NP time
Meaning
Polynomial time on a nondeterministic computational model.
Example
The proof shows that this decision problem can be solved in NP time.
The proof shows that this decision problem can be solved in NP time.
Practice tips
- Practice NP time out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.