algorithm

al·go·rithm  (lg-rm)

n.

A step-by-step problem-solving procedure, especially an established, recursive computational procedure for solving a problem in a finite number of steps.

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[Variant (probably influenced by arithmetic) of algorism.]

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algo·rithmic (-rmk) adj.

algo·rithmi·cal·ly adv.

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algorithm [ˈælgəˌrɪðəm]

n

1. (Mathematics) a logical arithmetical or computational procedure that if correctly applied ensures the solution of a problem Compare heuristic

2. (Mathematics) Logic Maths a recursive procedure whereby an infinite sequence of terms can be generated Also called algorism

[changed from algorism, through influence of Greek arithmos number]

algorithmic  adj

algorithmically  adv

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algorithm  (lg-rthm)

A finite set of unambiguous instructions performed in a prescribed sequence to achieve a goal, especially a mathematical rule or procedure used to compute a desired result. Algorithms are the basis for most computer programming.

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algorithm

any methodology for solving a certain kind of problem.

See also: Mathematics

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

algorithm - a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem algorithmic program, algorithmic rule formula, rule - (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems; "he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"; "he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials" sorting algorithm - an algorithm for sorting a list stemming algorithm, stemmer - an algorithm for removing inflectional and derivational endings in order to reduce word forms to a common stem

Translations

algorithm [ˈælgəˌrɪðəm] N → algoritmo m

algorithm [ˈælgərɪðəm] n → algorithme m
computer algorithm → algorithme informatique genetic algorithm

algorithm

n → Algorithmus m

algorithm [ˈælgəˌrɪð/əm] n (Comput) → algoritmo