algorithm
//ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm//
Noun
algorithmSingular
algorithmsPlural
1
A step-by-step procedure or set of rules designed to solve a problem or perform a computation, especially by a computer.
The search engine uses a complex algorithm to rank web pages.
2
A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, particularly in mathematics.
Students learned a simple algorithm for solving quadratic equations.