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m] Pronunciation Key | a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps, as for finding the greatest common divisor. |
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| al·go·rithm
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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·rith'mic (-rĭth'mĭk) adj., al'go·rith'mi·cal·ly adv. |
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algorithm
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| algorithm | |
noun | |
| a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem |
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algorithm
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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 [(al-guh-rith-uhm)]
A set of instructions for solving a problem, especially on a computer. An algorithm for finding your total grocery bill, for example, would direct you to add up the costs of individual items to find the total.
[Chapter:] Physical Sciences and Mathematics
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algorithm algorithm, programming
A detailed sequence of actions to perform to accomplish some task. Named after the Iranian mathematician, Mohammed Al-Khawarizmi.
Technically, an algorithm must reach a result after a finite number of steps, thus ruling out brute force search methods for certain problems, though some might claim that brute force search was also a valid (generic) algorithm. The term is also used loosely for any sequence of actions (which may or may not terminate).
Paul E. Black's Dictionary of Algorithms, Data Structures, and Problems.
(2002-02-05)
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