algorithm
noun
a set of rules for solving a problem in a finite number of steps, such as the Euclidean algorithm for finding the greatest common divisor.
algorithmically
-
a word derived from
algorithm.
Example Sentences
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You cannot algorithmically reduce the amount of tungsten in a penetrator round.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
If citizens cannot reliably distinguish between genuine public opinion and algorithmically generated simulation of unanimity, democratic decision-making could be severely compromised.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2026
Search, discovery, pricing, and even the language used to sell products are being algorithmically optimized in real time.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
They’ll discover something organically, rather than algorithmically or memetically, and have a more personal connection to it as a result.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
This deeply moving novel explores the aftermath of loss and the shape of grief in an age of avatars and algorithmically mediated emotion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
