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al·go·rithm
 (āl'gə-rĭth'əm) Pronunciation Key
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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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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algorithm
(āl'gə-rĭ 'əm) Pronunciation Key
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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