algorithms
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gəˌrɪð noun
a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps, as for finding the greatest common divisor.
Related forms
al·go·rith·mic, adjective
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algorithm (ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Compare heuristic a logical arithmetical or computational procedure that if correctly applied ensures the solution of a problem |
| 2. | logic, maths a recursive procedure whereby an infinite sequence of terms can be generated |
| [C17: changed from | |
| algo'rithmic | |
| —adj | |
| algo'rithmically | |
| —adv | |
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Algorithms
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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Word Origin & History
algorithm
1690s, from Fr. algorithme, refashioned (under mistaken connection with Gk. arithmos "number") from O.Fr. algorisme "the Arabic numeral system," from M.L. algorismus, a mangled transliteration of Arabic al-Khwarizmi "native of Khwarazm," surname of the mathematician whose works introduced sophisticated
mathematics to the West (see algebra). The earlier form in M.E. was algorism (early 13c.), from O.Fr. Modern use of algorithmic to describe symbolic rules or language is from 1881.
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Medical Dictionary
algorithm al·go·rithm (āl'gə-rĭ&phonth;'əm)
n.
A step-by-step protocol, as for management of health care problems.
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Science Dictionary
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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Cultural Dictionary
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.
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Example sentences
In fact, traders won't always know why their algorithms are doing what they're doing.
He has teased out algorithms and put them into practice both in companies he's owned and in those he has advised.
His algorithms are good at the nitty-gritty of generating completely novel protein sequences for a particular purpose.
Eventually the team wants to let music scholars share the algorithms they create by incorporating them into the service.
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