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algorithm

[al-guh-rith-uhm] / ˈæl gəˌrɪð əm /
NOUN
formula
Synonyms
STRONG
blueprint canon code credo creed custom description direction equation form formulary maxim method precept prescription principle procedure rite ritual rote rubric specifications theorem way
WEAK
modus operandi
Antonyms
STRONG
deviation
NOUN
procedure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action agenda conduct form measure method move operation plan policy practice proceeding program scheme step strategy transaction
STRONG
agendum channels course custom fashion formula gimmick grind idea layout line maneuver mode performance polity routine setup style
WEAK
daily grind game plan modus operandi nuts and bolts red tape the book the numbers
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idleness ignorance inaction inactivity
NOUN
program
Synonyms
STRONGEST
application software
STRONG
code script

Example Sentences

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The research team also applied a new algorithm that accounts for the angle at which the satellite views the Earth.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

This is splashy entertainment with a few sharp elbows, like when Arthur grins, saying that “the algorithm loves remakes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In 2021, Dave led photo editing for a Journal series on TikTok's algorithm, which was recognized for first place in the 2021 Philip Meyer Journalism Awards and received an SND Award of Excellence–Investigative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

You cannot compress a barrel of oil with an algorithm.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

And Hideo has created an entire algorithm to do this.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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