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algorithm
nounmasculinetechnicalvery common/ɐɫ.ɣu.ˈɾit.mu/al·go·rit·mo
Definition
1A finite set of well-defined, ordered rules or steps for solving a problem or performing a task, especially in computing and mathematics.
Usage examples
“The software uses an algorithm to compress the data.”
“Researchers developed a new algorithm for facial recognition.”
Common combinations
search algorithmsorting algorithmmachine learning algorithm