algorithm

Meanings

• noun

  A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

• noun

  A plan of steps to solve a problem or accomplish a task.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈælɡəˌɹɪðm̩/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with algorithm
rhythm , gymnast , ballet

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Variants

List of all variants of algorithm that leads to same result
algorithm , algorithmic , algorithmically , algorithms , Euclid's algorithm , Euclid's algorithms , Euclidean algorithm , Euclidean algorithms

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Etymology

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From the name of the Greek mathematician Al-Khwārizmī, who was a leading mathematician in the Islamic world in the Middle Ages.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'algorithm' was first used in English in the 1600s, but it wasn't until the 19th century that the modern meaning of the word emerged.

2. The longest algorithm ever written is the ENIAC algorithm, which consisted of 170,000 lines of code.

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Related Concepts

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1. Data structure: An algorithm often works on specific types of data structures such as arrays, linked lists, stacks, and queues.

2. Complexity: The time and space complexity of an algorithm refers to the amount of resources it uses to solve a problem.

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Culture

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Algorithm has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to represent problem-solving processes and logical thinking. In art, algorithms have been used to generate patterns and create unique visual effects.

How to Memorize "algorithm"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flowchart or a decision tree to represent the steps in the algorithm.
   - Visualize each step as a box with an arrow connecting it to the next step.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each step in the algorithm with a number or a color to make it easier to remember.
   - Create a mnemonic phrase to help remember the order of steps.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'FOLLOW' to remember the steps in a sorting algorithm: First, Organize; Last, Find; Output; Compare; Swap.

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