algorithms
[/ˈælɡərɪðəmz/]
nounpl: algorithms
algoritmos
1. A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing a task, especially by a computer
The search engine uses complex algorithms to rank websites.
O mecanismo de busca usa algoritmos complexos para classificar sites.
2. A finite sequence of well-defined instructions to solve a class of problems or perform a computation
Machine learning algorithms can predict customer behavior.
Algoritmos de aprendizado de máquina podem prever o comportamento do cliente.
3. In mathematics, a systematic procedure for performing a calculation or solving a problem
The Euclidean algorithm finds the greatest common divisor.
O algoritmo euclidiano encontra o máximo divisor comum.
In both Brazil and the USA, 'algorithms' is a crucial term in the technology sector. With the rise of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, the word has become increasingly prominent in everyday discourse. In Brazil, there's growing emphasis on algorithm literacy in education, while in the USA, concerns about algorithmic bias and transparency in social media algorithms are culturally significant topics.
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