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1. (n.) algorithm
a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps, as for finding the greatest common divisor.
2. algorithm
a sequence of steps designed for programming a computer to solve a specific problem.
Etymology: (1890–95; alter. of algorism , by assoc. with Gk arithmós number. Cf. arithmetic)
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1. (noun) algorithm, algorithmic rule, algorithmic program
a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem
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1. (noun) algorithm
the art of calculating by nine figures and zero
2. (noun) algorithm
the art of calculating with any species of notation; as, the algorithms of fractions, proportions, surds, etc
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