Algorithm: meaning, definitions and examples

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algorithm

 

[ ˈalɡəˌrɪðəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computing

A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Synonyms

formula, method, procedure

Examples of usage

  • The algorithm was designed to optimize the efficiency of the program.
  • This algorithm is used to sort the data in ascending order.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematics

A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially in mathematics.

Synonyms

formula, method, procedure

Examples of usage

  • The students learned how to apply algorithms to solve complex equations.
  • This algorithm is commonly used in cryptography for secure data transmission.
Context #3 | Noun

general

A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing some end.

Synonyms

method, procedure, process

Examples of usage

  • Following the algorithm provided by the manual, she was able to assemble the furniture easily.
  • The scientist developed an algorithm to predict weather patterns.

Translations

Translations of the word "algorithm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 algoritmo

🇮🇳 कलन विधि

🇩🇪 Algorithmus

🇮🇩 algoritma

🇺🇦 алгоритм

🇵🇱 algorytm

🇯🇵 アルゴリズム (arugorizumu)

🇫🇷 algorithme

🇪🇸 algoritmo

🇹🇷 algoritma

🇰🇷 알고리즘 (algoritm)

🇸🇦 خوارزمية (khawarizmiya)

🇨🇿 algoritmus

🇸🇰 algoritmus

🇨🇳 算法 (suànfǎ)

🇸🇮 algoritem

🇮🇸 algrímur

🇰🇿 алгоритм

🇬🇪 ალგორითმი (algoritmi)

🇦🇿 alqoritm

🇲🇽 algoritmo

Etymology

The term 'algorithm' originated from the name of the Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, whose works greatly influenced the development of mathematics and algebra. The concept of algorithms has been used in various fields such as mathematics, computer science, and engineering to solve complex problems efficiently.

See also: algorithmic, algorithmically.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,805, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.