word
Tech
Algorithm
AL-guh-rith-um
/ˈælɡərɪðəm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Algorithm
Dictionary meaning
In social media context: the system that determines what content users see.
Examples
- The algorithm favours video content over static images on most platforms.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on first syllable. The 'th' is voiced as in 'the', not unvoiced as in 'thing'.
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