Algorithm
Definition
An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing some end especially by a computer.
Analogy
Consider an algorithm as following a recipe when cooking. Each step must be followed exactly in order to achieve the desired result - your delicious meal!
Related terms
Sequential Processing: A method used in information processing that involves handling input data one item at a time in an ordered sequence.
Parallel Processing: The ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality.
Computer Programming Language: A formal constructed language designed to communicate instructions to machine particularly computer.
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