Quiescence (/kwiˈɛsəns/) is a state of quietness or inactivity. It may refer to: *

Quiescence search Quiescence search is an algorithm typically used to extend search at unstable nodes in minimax game trees in game-playing computer programs. It is an extension of the evaluation function to defer evaluation until the position is stable enough to ...

, in game tree searching (adversarial search) in artificial intelligence, a quiescent state is one in which a game is considered stable and unlikely to change drastically the next few plays *

Seed dormancy Seed dormancy is an evolutionary adaptation that prevents seeds from germinating during unsuitable ecological conditions that would typically lead to a low probability of seedling survival. Dormant seeds do not germinate in a specified period of ...

, a form of delayed seed germination * Quiescence, a type of dormancy in trees * Quiescent phase, the first part of the first stage of childbirth * The G₀ phase of a cell in the cell cycle; quiescence is the state of a cell when it is not dividing *

Quiescent current A low-dropout regulator (LDO regulator) is a type of a DC linear regulator, linear voltage regulator circuit that can operate even when the supply voltage is very close to the output voltage. The advantages of an LDO regulator over other DC-to-D ...

(biasing) in an electronic circuit * Quiescent consistency is one of the safety properties for concurrent data structures

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