algorithm

BrE /ˈæl.ɡə.rɪð.əm/ AmE /ˈæl.ɡərɪð.əm/

noun en → es

1 COMPUTER SCIENCE [singular] B2

a set of rules or instructions for solving a problem, especially in computing

algoritmo

  • an algorithm for doing something

Collocations algorithm for sorting data · complex algorithm

  • The computer uses an algorithm to sort the data.

    El ordenador utiliza un algoritmo para clasificar los datos.

2 MATH [singular] C1

a process or set of rules used in mathematics for solving a problem

algoritmo, método matemático

  • an algorithm to solve an equation

Collocations algorithm to find the solution · mathematical algorithm

  • The mathematician developed an algorithm to solve the equation.

    El matemático desarrolló un algoritmo para resolver la ecuación.