algorithm
/ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/
noun
- A set of step-by-step instructions for solving a problem or completing a task, especially by a computer.
- The search engine uses a complex algorithm to find the most relevant results.
- Social media platforms often use an algorithm to decide which posts you see first.
- My math teacher showed us a simple algorithm for multiplying large numbers.
- A method or process for achieving a result, especially in a systematic way.
- There is no simple algorithm for happiness, but staying positive helps.
- She developed a personal algorithm for organizing her weekly schedule.
- The chef's algorithm for making the perfect sauce involves precise timing and fresh ingredients.