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A search algorithm is a method used to retrieve information stored within some data structure or to find a specific solution to a problem. It involves systematically exploring a collection of possibilities to locate a desired outcome. Search algorithms are fundamental in computer science and are used in various applications, such as databases, artificial intelligence, and optimization. There are two primary categories of search algorithms: 1. **Uninformed Search Algorithms**: These algorithms do not have additional information about the problem apart from the problem definition.

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