English · Science & Technology
algorithm
/ˈæl.ɡə.rɪð.əm/
[/ˈæl.ɡə.rɪð.əm/]
step-by-step procedure
Advancednoun
Definition
A set of step-by-step rules or instructions used to solve a problem or complete a task.
Example
The search algorithm decides which results appear first when you type a question online.
The search algorithm decides which results appear first when you type a question online.
Etymology
From the name of the Persian mathematician al-Khwarizmi, via Medieval Latin 'algorismus'.
How & Where It’s Used
Central to computing, mathematics, and modern data-driven services.