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- [al-guh-rith-uh m]
- /ˈæl gəˌrɪð əm/
- /ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-guh-rith-uh m]
- /ˈæl gəˌrɪð əm/
Definitions of algorithm word
- countable noun algorithm An algorithm is a series of mathematical steps, especially in a computer program, which will give you the answer to a particular kind of problem or question. 3
- noun algorithm a logical arithmetical or computational procedure that if correctly applied ensures the solution of a problem 3
- noun algorithm a recursive procedure whereby an infinite sequence of terms can be generated 3
- noun algorithm any systematic method of solving a certain kind of problem 3
- noun algorithm the repetitive calculations used in finding the greatest common divisor of two numbers 3
- noun algorithm a predetermined set of instructions for solving a specific problem in a limited number of steps 3
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Origin of algorithm
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; variant of algorism, by association with Greek arithmós number. See arithmetic
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Parts of speech for Algorithm
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algorithm popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for algorithm
noun algorithm
- breakthrough — A breakthrough is an important development or achievement.
- design — When someone designs a garment, building, machine, or other object, they plan it and make a detailed drawing of it from which it can be built or made.
- result — to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
- innovation — something new or different introduced: numerous innovations in the high-school curriculum.
- finding — an act of finding or discovering.
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