In mathematics, computing, linguistics and related subjects, an algorithm is a sequence of finite instructions, often used for calculation and data processing.

noun . a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps, as for finding the greatest common divisor.

Definition of algorithm, possibly with links to more information and implementations. ... definition) Definition: A computable set of steps to achieve a desired result.

noun. Math. any systematic method of solving a certain kind of problem; the repetitive calculations used in finding the greatest common divisor of two numbers

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algorithm n. A step-by-step problem-solving procedure, especially an established, recursive computational procedure for solving a problem in a

algorithm (?l`g?r? th '?m) or algorism (?r?z'?m) [for Al-Khowarizmi Al-Khowarizmi (äl-kh?wär?z`m?), fl. 820, Arab mathematician of the court of Mamun in Baghdad.

An algorithm is a specific set of instructions for carrying out a procedure or solving a problem, usually with the requirement that the procedure terminate at some point.

The word algorithm does not have a generally accepted definition. Researchers are actively working in formalizing this term. This article will present some of the ...

al·go·rithm   (l g-r m) n. A step-by-step problem-solving procedure, especially an established, recursive computational procedure for solving a problem in a finite number of ...