Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for algorithm. Search instead for arithm.
Definitions

algorithm

[al-guh-rith-uhm] / ˈæl gəˌrɪð əm /


NOUN
program
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

And Flynn says lawmakers should be "realistic" about the potential of the algorithm switch: "At the end of the day we use social media as a form of entertainment."

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

"The mind must not simply compile data -- as an algorithm now does more quickly than we can," the pontiff said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

The legendary investor can’t resist the YouTube algorithm either.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

The legendary investor can’t resist the algorithm either.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

In fact, the word algorithm was a corruption of al-Khowarizmi’s name.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

For all of its subtext about the pitfalls of algorithms, the film doesn’t wallow in nostalgia.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

So basically, these are professional Wall Street people looking at algorithms.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

In chemistry research, for instance, the current level of fidelity will allow for algorithms that can make predictions about simple molecules.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

The most frightening aspect of mining engagement — the part we might not always think about — is how the tools and algorithms designed for it must change as users age out of different platforms.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

Once you pushed it, the hover ladder randomly flitted in front of the shelves, using advanced biofeedback technology, heart-rate monitors, and complex algorithms to figure out what sort of story you might be interested in.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein


Vocabulary lists containing algorithm

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training