noun · academic
algorithm
UK/ˈælɡərɪðəm/US/ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/AL·go·rithm
a set of rules or steps a computer follows to solve a problem or process data
Examples
“Recommendation algorithms suggest videos based on what you watched before.”
“Search engines use complex algorithms to rank web pages.”
“Understanding the basics of algorithms is useful even for non-programmers.”
Band 8 sentence
“The platform's recommendation algorithm has been fine-tuned to prioritise content that increases meaningful engagement rather than click-throughs.”
Collocations
- recommendation algorithm
- search algorithm
Word family
Common mistakes
The website uses a recipe to sort results.→The website uses an algorithm to sort results.
Algorithms decides what we see online.→Algorithms decide what we see online.
Say it for a higher band
5method→6procedure→7+algorithm
Synonyms
procedure
Easily confused
procedure
“Follow the safety procedure before entering the lab.”
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