Meaning of the word algorithm in English

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algorithm

US /ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm/
UK /ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm/
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Noun

1.

a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Example:
The search engine uses a complex algorithm to rank websites.
Learning the sorting algorithm is essential for computer science students.
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