Algorithm

Alternative forms

 * algorism

Pronunciation

 * , {{SAMPA|/"{lg@rIDm/}}

Noun

 * 1) A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that begins with an input value and yields an output value in a finite number of steps.

Derived terms

 * parallel algorithm
 * sequential algorithm
 * distributed algorithm
 * genetic algorithm
 * approximation algorithm
 * randomized algorithm
 * semi-algorithm
 * greedy algorithm
 * divide and conquer algorithm

Related terms

 * algorithmic
 * algorithmics
 * algorithmization
 * algorithmize
 * algebra
 * algorism

Thesaurus
algorism; applied mathematics; approach; attack; binary system; course; decimal system; duodecimal system; fashion; figures; form; guise; hexadecimal system; higher mathematics; line; line of action; lines; manner; manner of working; math; mathematic; mathematics; means; method; methodology; mode; mode of operation; mode of procedure; modus operandi; numbers; octal system; order; practice; procedure; proceeding; process; pure mathematics; routine; style; system; tack; technique; the drill; the how; the way of; tone; way; wise

Anagrams

 * logarithm