C1nountechnologyscience
US/ˈæl.ɡə.rɪð.əm/
UK/ˈæl.ɡə.rɪð.əm/
a set of rules or steps that a computer follows to solve a problem or make a decision
In context
TikTok's algorithm decides which videos appear on your feed.
Banks use algorithms to spot unusual payments within seconds.
Critics say the hiring algorithm was unfair to older applicants.
Words that go with algorithm
verb + noun
- develop an algorithmThe team developed an algorithm that predicts floods.
- design an algorithmStudents learn to design an algorithm before they write any code.
noun + noun
- search algorithmGoogle changes its search algorithm hundreds of times a year.
- machine learning algorithmThe machine learning algorithm was trained on millions of photos.
- recommendation algorithmNetflix's recommendation algorithm suggests films you might enjoy.
adjective + noun
- complex algorithmA complex algorithm sets the price of each ride.