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Algorithm

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Also known as: procedure, computational method

Last updated February 8, 2026

Definition

An algorithm is a finite, well-defined sequence of steps to solve a problem or perform a computation.

Real-World Example

A search engine ranking algorithm decides which results appear first for a query.

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