algorithm

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈælɡəɹɪðm̩/
/ˈælɡəˌɹɪðm̩/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with an input value and yields an output value in a finite number of steps.

2 Definition

Calculation with Arabic numerals; algorism.