algorithmnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm/us/ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm/a set of mathematical instructions or rules that, especially if given to a computer, will help to calculate an answer to a problem:
Music apps use algorithms to predict the probability that fans of one particular band will like another.
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Calculations & calculating
- aggregate
- amount
- amount to sth
- average
- come to sth
- commutative
- computational
- compute
- equate
- figure
- gauge
- get/have your sums right/wrong idiom
- grand total
- guesstimate
- instantaneous velocity
- miscalculate
- projected
- put
- put sth at sth
- result
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algorithmic
adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk//ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/
an algorithmic search engine
Examples from literature
- "I asked her how to find the calling procedure's program counter on the stack and she came up with an algorithm in real time."
- "That algorithm is bogus."
- Additionally, a more intelligent algorithm may imply more long-term complexity cost and bug-chasing than are justified by the speed improvement.
- The choice for people then is made by some algorithm or calculating machine.
- Those who are convinced that such patterns and algorithms capture the complete essence of the self view this prospect with pleasant anticipation.