Der Algorithmus
Example: Der Algorithmus analysiert große Datenmengen sehr schnell.
Definition
An "Algorithmus" is a set of well-defined, step-by-step instructions or rules designed to perform a specific task or solve a problem, often used in computing and mathematics to process data efficiently.
Etymology
The word "Algorithmus" originates from the name of the Persian mathematician Al-Khwarizmi, whose works on arithmetic and algebra in the 9th century laid the foundation for algorithmic processes. The term evolved through Latin as 'algorithmus' to describe systematic procedures.
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"Der Algorithmus" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Data & AI - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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