Simple meaning
What does Algorithm mean?
Algorithm means a set of steps a computer follows to solve a task.
Dictionary definition
A set of steps a computer follows to solve a task.
Example sentences
Algorithm in a sentence
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We saw the word algorithm in a school technology activity.
medium
The reading passage explained algorithm using simple digital examples.
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In the article, algorithm helped describe how online tools and data systems work together.
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Antonyms
Opposite words
offlinenot connected to a network or online service
manualdone by people instead of automated systems
Word family
Algorithm word family
Base word
algorithm
noun
algorithm
Base form.
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What does algorithm mean?
Algorithm is used to describe a set of steps a computer follows to solve a task.
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