Definition of "algorithm" []

• A step-by-step problem-solving procedure, especially an established, recursive computational procedure for solving a problem in a finite number of steps. (noun)

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• "They have very intense and high-level discussions about their work with Dad quite often, and the word algorithm features extremely heavily."
• "The term algorithm simply means a series of steps."
• "I wonder if the algorithm is a little “loose” to get as many copies out as possible? — melissa"