Synonyms for algorithm
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with an input value and yields an output value in a finite number of steps.
Related words
- Word family
- algebra
- Phrases
- memetic algorithm genetic algorithm
Forms
- Plural
- algorithms → procedures…
Example sentences
- procedure Generally speaking, endoscopy is a safe procedure.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| algorithm | rising | |
| procedure | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- procedure3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (procedure3 = 3 syllables).