Algorithm

/ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem.

The algorithm used for sorting the data was highly efficient.

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

The search algorithm improved the accuracy of the results retrieved from the database.

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

Machine learning algorithms analyze vast amounts of data to find patterns.

A procedure for resolving a specific problem, often used in computing or mathematics.

The encryption algorithm secures sensitive information by transforming it into an unreadable format.

From Arabic 'al-Khwarizmi', the name of a Persian mathematician.

sorting algorithm

A method used to arrange data in a specified order.

search algorithm

A method for finding specific data within a larger dataset.

greedy algorithm

An algorithm that makes the locally optimal choice at each stage.

computational complexity

The study of the resources required for the execution of algorithms.

data structure

A way of organizing and storing data to enable efficient access and modification.

machine learning

A branch of artificial intelligence that uses algorithms to learn from and make predictions based on data.

Algo

Did you check the new algo for the app? It's faster!

Black box algorithm

The recommendations seem random because it's a black box algorithm.