algorithm

/'ælgəriðm/

Thân thiện

A student writes an algorithm to solve a math problem.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A precise rule or set of rules specifying how to solve a problem: An algorithm is a finite, step-by-step procedure or formula for calculations, data processing, and automated reasoning. It is a clear, unambiguous specification for solving a class of problems or accomplishing a task.

Usage

• An algorithm is a core concept in mathematics and computer science. It describes a computational process that transforms an input into an output. Algorithms must be well-defined, with clear starting and stopping points, and each step must be executable.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The search engine uses a complex algorithm to rank web pages.
  • Students learned how to write an algorithm for sorting a list of numbers.
  • The encryption software relies on a secure algorithm to protect data.

Advanced Usage

• "to execute/run an algorithm": To perform the steps defined by the algorithm.
  • The computer executes the algorithm millions of times per second.
• "algorithmic" (adjective): Relating to or using algorithms.
  • The process is entirely algorithmic and requires no human intervention.
• "algorithmic thinking": The ability to define clear steps to solve a problem.
  • Learning to code helps develop algorithmic thinking.

Variants and Related Words

• Algorithmic (adj): Of or relating to algorithms.
  • Algorithmic trading is common in financial markets.
• Algorithmically (adv): In a way that uses or follows an algorithm.
  • The data was processed algorithmically.

Synonyms

• Procedure: A series of actions conducted in a certain order.
• Method: A particular form of procedure for accomplishing something.
• Process: A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.

Related Phrases

• Sorting algorithm: A specific algorithm for arranging items in a sequence.
  • The quicksort algorithm is very efficient.
• Search algorithm: An algorithm for finding an item within a data set.
  • The binary search algorithm is faster on sorted lists.
• Machine learning algorithm: An algorithm that allows systems to learn and improve from experience.
  • This recommendation system uses a sophisticated machine learning algorithm.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem

Từ đồng nghĩa

• algorithmic rule
• algorithmic program