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.
algorithmically
-
a word derived from
algorithm.
Example Sentences
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“It was picked algorithmically and put at the top of recommended songs on stories and reels, and so we started seeing thousands of reels being used with its intro.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
You cannot algorithmically reduce the amount of tungsten in a penetrator round.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
Search, discovery, pricing, and even the language used to sell products are being algorithmically optimized in real time.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
They’ll discover something organically, rather than algorithmically or memetically, and have a more personal connection to it as a result.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
While you’ll never find tracks like “laughing and not being normal” or “Kill v. Maim” on algorithmically generated “breezy SoCal summer” playlists, the effect of a bigger budget and some fresh air is obvious.
From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2025
