algorithm
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐɫ.ɣu.ˈɾit.mu/high
al·go·rit·mo
Definition
A finite set of well-defined, ordered rules or steps for solving a problem or performing a task, especially in computing and mathematics.
The software uses an algorithm to compress the data.
Researchers developed a new algorithm for facial recognition.
Common collocations
search algorithmsorting algorithmmachine learning algorithm
Etymology
Do inglês 'algorithm', por sua vez do nome do matemático persa al-Khwarizmi.