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a search method that evolves candidate solutions through selection, recombination and mutation, mimicking natural evolution.

In operations research, genetic algorithm refers to a search method that evolves candidate solutions through selection, recombination and mutation, mimicking natural evolution. This meaning comes from Holland (1975/1992) in Adaptation in natural and artificial systems.[1]

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Holland, J. H. (1992). Adaptation in natural and artificial systems: An introductory analysis with applications to biology, control, and artificial intelligence. The MIT Press. (Original work published 1975) https://doi.org/10.7551/mitpress/1090.001.0001

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