A problem-solving approach (algorithm) to find a satisfactory solution where finding an optimal or exact solution is impractical or impossible.

A data compression algorithm that allows the original data to be perfectly reconstructed from the compressed data.

A type of data used for graphics or pictures.

Data that describes other data. For example, a digital image may include metadata that describe the size of the image, number of colors, or resolution.

A data compression method that uses inexact approximations, discarding some data to represent the content. Most commonly seen in image formats like .jpg.

Pulling out specific differences to make one solution work for multiple problems.

A novel or improved idea, device, product, etc., or the development thereof.