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algorithm definition

al·go·rithm (al′gə rit̸h′əm)

noun

  1. Math.
    1. any systematic method of solving a certain kind of problem
    2. the repetitive calculations used in finding the greatest common divisor of two numbers
      called in full Euclidean algorithm
  2. Comput. a predetermined set of instructions for solving a specific problem in a limited number of steps

Etymology: altered (after arithmetic) < algorism

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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