Meaning & use
Complexity
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The state of having many interconnected parts, making something intricate or difficult to understand.
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The complexity of the tax code frustrates even experienced accountants.
Managing a project of this complexity requires a dedicated team.
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In computer science, "complexity" also has a precise technical meaning, describing how the resources an algorithm needs grow with input size.
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