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noun
al·go·rithm
ˈal-gə-ˌri-t͟həm
: a procedure for solving a mathematical problem (as of finding the greatest common divisor) in a finite number of steps that frequently involves repetition of an operation
broadly
: a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing some end
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