algorithm in All languages combined

IPA: /ˈælɡərɪðəm/ [UK], /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/ [US] Audio: en-us-algorithm.ogg [US] Forms: algorithm [singular], algorithms [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

enPR: ălʹgə-rĭ-thəm [UK], ălʹgə-rĭ'thəm [US] Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]

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"algorithm" meaning in All languages combined

Noun [English]