algorithm
/ˈælɡəɹɪðm̩/
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Simple Meaning
a set of steps that a computer follows to solve a problem or do a task.
When to Use
⚙️Technical📚Academic Writing📱Social Media
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“The YouTube algorithm keeps recommending videos I don't even like.”
“She's studying how to write algorithms for self-driving cars.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with an input value and yields an output value in a finite number of steps.
Related Words
Synonyms:
formulaprocedure
Word Family:
algorithmicalgorithmically