word
algorithm
AL-guh-rith-um
ˈælɡərɪðəmListen
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Syllable breakdown
algorithm
Dictionary meaning
A set of rules or instructions followed by a computer to solve a problem or complete a task.
History and origin
From the name of 9th-century Persian mathematician Al-Khwarizmi.
Examples
- The platform's recommendation algorithm drives more than 70% of its content consumption.
Common mispronunciations
AL-guh-rhythmal-GOH-rith-um
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