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Meaning of ALGORITHM

Pronunciation:  'algu`ridhum

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem
 

ALGORITHM is a 9 letter word that starts with A.

 

 Synonyms: algorithmic program, algorithmic rule
 
 See Also: formula, rule, sorting algorithm

 

 

Computing Dictionary
 
 Definition: 

A detailed sequence of actions to perform to accomplish some task. Named after an Iranian mathematician, Al-Khawarizmi.

Technically, an algorithm must reach a result after a finite number of steps, thus ruling out brute force search methods for certain problems, though some might claim that brute force search was also a valid (generic) algorithm. The term is also used loosely for any sequence of actions (which may or may not terminate).

paul e. black's dictionary of algorithms, data structures, and problems.

 
Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: algorism, applied mathematics, approach, Arabic numerals, attack, binary system, course, decimal system, duodecimal system, fashion, figures, form, guise, hexadecimal system, higher mathematics, line, line of action, lines, manner, manner of working, math, mathematic, mathematics, means, method, methodology, MO, mode, mode of operation, mode of procedure, modus operandi, numbers, octal system, order, practice, procedure, proceeding, process, pure mathematics, Roman numerals, routine, style, system, tack, technique, the drill, the how, the way of, tone, way, wise
 

 

 

 

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