Algorithm Definition & Meaning

algorithm
noun
  1. a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem

"Algorithm" in song lyrics

See how algorithm is used in real songs:

  • "Poeticism to rhythm like strange algorithm"
    Analog Brothers — Analog Anilalator vrs. Silver Surfer
  • "partial-products algorithm"
    AOL — AOL
  • "definition algorithm"
    AOL — AOL

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