Algorithm

noun

/ˈælɡəɹɪðm̩/

Word Frequency: 16.7

Definitions

1.nounA collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with an input value and yields an output value in a finite number of steps.

2.nounCalculation with Arabic numerals; algorism.

Synonyms

algorithmic program algorithmic rule calculus arithmetic significance identifiers method routine procedure recipe formula protocol

Rhymes With

rhythm circadian rhythm logarithm speech rhythm natural logarithm alpha rhythm beta rhythm theta rhythm

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