- CI: Collective Intelligence
- CMA-ES: Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy
- EA: Evolutionary Algorithm
- EC: Evolutionary Computation/Computing
- EDA: Estimation of Distribution Algorithm
- EP: Evolutionary Programming
- ES: Evolution Strategy
- GA: Genetic Algorithm
- GP: Genetic Programming
- LLM: Large Language Model
- NES: Natural Evolution Strategy
- QD: Quality-Diversity
- SI: Swarm Intelligence