algorithm
Translation
algorithm
Examples
The search engine uses a complex algorithm.
The search engine uses a complex algorithm.
He developed an algorithm for this problem.
He developed an algorithm for this problem.
Grammar Patterns
((an algorithm)) a set of rules or steps to solve a problem. The search engine uses a complex algorithm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: procedure, process, method, formula
Etymology
From the name of the 9th-century Persian mathematician al-Khwarizmi.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'recipe' or a set of step-by-step instructions for solving a problem.