brute force

名词 Noun

A method of accomplishing something primarily by means of strength, without the use of great skill, mechanical aids or thought.
(computer science) A method of computation wherein the computer is let to try all permutations of a problem until one is found that provides a solution, in contrast to the implementation of a more intelligent algorithm.

动词 Verb

(transitive) To solve (a computational problem) by brute force.
(computing) To break a password, encryption, or any other protection mechanism by brute force.