algorithm

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: ălʹgə-rĭ-thəm or ălʹgə-rĭth-m, IPA ^(key): /ˈælɡərɪðəm/ or /ˈælɡərɪðm̩/
• (US) enPR: ălʹgə-rĭ'thəm or ălʹgə-rĭth'm, IPA ^(key): /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/ or /ˈælɡəˌrɪðm̩/

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Noun

Singular algorithm

Plural algorithms

An algorithm

1. (mathematics)(technical) An algorithm is a set of steps that reliably solve certain types of problems, such as sorting things alphabetically or doing long division.

   The new search algorithm was able to find a solution 5% faster than the previous algorithm.