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/ˈælɡərɪðəm/ noun · British & US
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What does algorithm mean?

noun

A procedure or set of rules used to solve a mathematical problem or to complete a computational task, especially by a computer. An algorithm is a well-defined procedure that takes some value, or set of values, as input and produces a corresponding output.

Example

"The new algorithm improved the efficiency of the data processing system by 30%."

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