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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.

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