al·go·rithm ( l g -r   m)n. A step-by-step problem-solving procedure, especially an established, recursive computational procedure for solving a problem in a finite number of steps. [Variant (probably influenced by arithmetic) of algorism.] al go·rithmic (-rmk) adj.al go·rithmi·cal·ly adv. |
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
| 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. |
algorithm
any methodology for solving a certain kind of problem.
See also: Mathematics
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  algorithm - a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problemformula, 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 [ˈælgərɪðəm] n → algorithme m
computer algorithm → algorithme informatique genetic algorithm
computer algorithm → algorithme informatique genetic algorithm
algorithm
n → Algorithmus m
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