noun
- step-by-step procedures or formulas for solving problems or completing tasks, especially in mathematics or computing
Examples
- Computer scientists design algorithms to sort data efficiently.
- The search engine uses complex algorithms to rank web pages.
- Students learned basic algorithms for solving algebraic equations.
- Machine learning algorithms can recognize patterns in large datasets.
- The GPS navigation system relies on algorithms to find the shortest route.
- Encryption algorithms protect sensitive information online.
- Social media platforms use algorithms to determine what content users see.