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<li>Implement efficient computational tools for phonological analysis</li>
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<p>These algorithms bridge the gap between formal rule notation and practical application, allowing phonologists to test their analyses on real data and to develop computational models of phonological processes.</p>
<p>In combination with the rule formalism discussed in the previous section, these algorithms provide a complete framework for expressing and applying phonological rules using finite state methods.</p>


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