Algorithm

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

Algorithm

/ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/

DEFINITIONS

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

EXAMPLE USAGE

The search engine uses a complex algorithm to rank web pages.

ANTONYMS

No antonyms available.

ETYMOLOGY

From the Greek word "arithmos" meaning number and "logos" meaning word, referring to the rules for performing arithmetic operations.