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  • 51algorithm —    (AL goh rithm) [Arabic, a variant of algorism] A procedure for analyzing or solving a particular kind of problem in a finite or measurable number of steps. Any method of computation based on the Arabic system of arithmetical notation.… …

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  • 52algorithm — [ algərɪδ(ə)m] noun a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem solving operations, especially by a computer. Derivatives algorithmic adjective algorithmically adverb Origin C17 (denoting the Arabic or decimal… …

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  • 53algorithm — noun (C) technical a set of instructions for solving a mathematical problem, making a computer program etc that are followed in a fixed order …

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  • 54algorithm — al·go·rithm …

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  • 55algorithm — al•go•rithm [[t]ˈæl gəˌrɪð əm[/t]] n. 1) math. a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps, as for finding the greatest common divisor 2) cmp a sequence of steps designed for programming a computer to solve a specific problem …

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  • 56algorithm — /ˈælgərɪðəm / (say alguhridhuhm) noun an effective procedure for solving a particular mathematical problem in a finite number of steps. Also, algorism. {variant of algorism by association with arithmetic} –algorithmic /ælgəˈrɪðmɪk/ (say alguh… …

  • 57algorithm —   n. step by step system of solving a problem, especially in computers …

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  • 58algorithm —    A set of instructions or mathematical formulas used to solve a given communications problem …

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  • 59Selection algorithm — In computer science, a selection algorithm is an algorithm for finding the kth smallest number in a list (such a number is called the kth order statistic). This includes the cases of finding the minimum, maximum, and median elements. There are… …

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  • 60Criss-cross algorithm — This article is about an algorithm for mathematical optimization. For the naming of chemicals, see crisscross method. The criss cross algorithm visits all 8 corners of the Klee–Minty cube in the worst case. It visits 3 additional… …

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