algorithm
noun
a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps, such as the Euclidean algorithm for finding the greatest common divisor.
algorithmic
-
a word derived from
algorithm.
Example Sentences
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Others fear an algorithmic streaming bubble is to the detriment of genuine music, its discovery and creatives' livelihoods.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Dynamic or algorithmic pricing is when a business changes prices in real time based on market conditions such as demand, inventory and competitor rates.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
“Nathan quoted Wilson $110,000 for an untraceable site with a satellite, ghost server, ghost hosting, full build, maintaining, and full algorithmic push across all platforms ... for 3 months,” the filing alleges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
GLP-1 drugs have transformed the public conversation around appetite and weight loss; “ThinTok” has given restriction a new algorithmic sheen; conspicuously thin celebrity bodies are once again objects of fascination.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
They had full access to the great cloud’s wealth of information, but could not access its algorithmic “conscious” mind.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
