"algorithm" meaning in English

See algorithm in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈælɡərɪðəm/ [UK], /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/ [US] Audio: en-us-algorithm.ogg [US] Forms: algorithm [singular], algorithms [plural]
enPR: ălʹgə-rĭ-thəm [UK], ălʹgə-rĭ'thəm [US] Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An algorithm is a set of steps that reliably solve certain types of problems, such as sorting things alphabetically or doing long division.
    Sense id: simple-algorithm-en-noun-5RXje28M Categories (other): Mathematics, Technical
     
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