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algorithmA set of rules or instructions given to a computer to help it learn how to do something or solve a problem

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A set of rules or instructions given to a computer to help it learn how to do something or solve a problem

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈælɡərɪðəm/

Korean meaning: 컴퓨터가 문제를 해결하기 위해 따라야 할 규칙이나 절차의 집합

Korean pronunciation: **앨**거리덤

Example Sentences

  • The dating app uses a special algorithm to match people who both like pizza and hate morning jogs.
  • Social media algorithms know what you want to watch before you even know it yourself.
  • The GPS algorithm calculated the fastest route, but it didn't account for my grandmother's driving speed.

algorithm

NOUN

//ˈælɡərɪðəm//

A set of rules or instructions given to a computer to help it learn how to do something or solve a problem

algorithm concept
💡 Concept

A set of rules or instructions given to a computer to help it learn how to do something or solve a problem

algorithm rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Algorithm flows with rhythm, like a logarithm's mathematical hymn!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈælɡərɪðəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈælɡərɪðəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootalgorith
Suffix--m

Origin

9세기 페르시아 수학자 알-콰리즈미(Al-Khwarizmi)의 이름에서 유래되었습니다. 그는 대수학의 아버지로 불리며, 그의 라틴화된 이름 'Algorithmus'가 현재의 단어가 되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

rhythmlogarithm
rhythm
logarithm

🔗Collocations

search algorithm
machine learning algorithm
develop an algorithm
sorting algorithm
complex algorithm

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The dating app uses a special algorithm to match people who both like pizza and hate morning jogs.

Social media algorithms know what you want to watch before you even know it yourself.

😄 Fun example

The GPS algorithm calculated the fastest route, but it didn't account for my grandmother's driving speed.

Students need to understand basic algorithms to succeed in computer science courses.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

proceduremethodprocessformulaprotocol

Antonyms

chaosrandomnessdisorder

Related

programmingcodecomputermathematicslogicartificial intelligence

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