algorithms

Meanings

• noun

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

  - "The computer uses a sorting algorithm to organize data."
  - "The shortest path finding algorithm is essential in route planning."

• noun

  A plan of steps to solve a problem or achieve an objective.

  - "The chef follows a recipe as an algorithm to create a dish."
  - "The sales team uses a sales strategy as an algorithm to close deals."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with algorithms
rhythms , almighty , mighty , righty , nighty , fighty

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Variants

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algorithm , algorithmic , algorithmically , algorithms , Euclid's algorithm , Euclid's algorithms , Euclidean algorithm , Euclidean algorithms

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'algoríthmos', meaning 'procedure' or 'method'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'algorithm' was popularized by the Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi in the 9th century.

2. The first computer program was an algorithm written in binary code for the Harvard Mark I computer in 1944.

3. The term 'algorithm' is also used in music to describe a set of instructions for composing or performing a piece.

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Related Concepts

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1. Data structures: Data structures are used to efficiently store and organize data, and algorithms are used to manipulate and process the data within these structures.

2. Complexity analysis: Complexity analysis is used to determine the time and space requirements of algorithms, allowing for the comparison and optimization of different algorithms.

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Culture

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Algorithms have been a significant part of human civilization since ancient times, with the earliest recorded algorithm being the Egyptian Rhind Papyrus from around 1550 BC. In modern times, algorithms have become essential in various fields, including computer science, mathematics, and engineering. Algorithms have been used to solve complex problems, optimize processes, and create innovative solutions.

How to Memorize "algorithms"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the input and output of the algorithm, and the steps taken to transform the input into the output.
   - Create diagrams or flowcharts to represent the algorithm's logic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the steps of the algorithm with mnemonic devices or acronyms.
   - Create a story or narrative to help remember the steps.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use acronyms, such as 'FIRST' for the steps of a sorting algorithm.
   - Create a sentence that represents the steps of the algorithm.

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