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 # gbso
 
-An implementation of the superoptimizer algorithm [STOKE](docs/asplos13.pdf) for the Sharp LR35902 (also known as GB-Z80).
+An implementation of the stochastic superoptimization algorithm [STOKE](docs/asplos13.pdf) for the Sharp LR35902 (also known as GB-Z80).