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algorithm

algorithm

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British English/ˈælɡərɪðəm/
American English/ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/
Russian transcription[ɐlɡɐˈrʲitm]
algorithm
algorithm - алгоритм
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algorithm with Russian translation

algorithm usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я объяснил алгоритм простыми словами.

I explained the algorithm in plain language.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Интервьюер хотел услышать алгоритм моего решения.

The interviewer wanted the algorithm behind my solution.

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algorithm belongs to the topic "IT Interview". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

algorithmалгоритм
guestгость
greetingприветствие
viewвид
toolинструмент
priceцена
helpпомогать

algorithm synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between algorithm / formula / procedure / method / heuristic

A
🇬🇧English
algorithm

алгоритм — algorithm in a professional learning context.

A2Often

I explained the algorithm in plain language.

Я объяснил алгоритм простыми словами.

A
🇬🇧English
algorithm

the exact target word; a step-by-step solution to a problem

A2Often

The search algorithm finds results quickly.

Алгоритм поиска быстро находит результаты.

F
🇬🇧English
formula

a mathematical rule or fixed expression; not usually a general step-by-step procedure

A2Often

We used a formula to calculate the result.

Мы использовали формулу, чтобы вычислить результат.

P
🇬🇧English
procedure

an established way of doing something, often formal or official

A2Often

The procedure for resetting the system is simple.

Процедура сброса системы простая.

M
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method

a way of doing something; broader and less exact than an algorithm

A2Very Often

This method is faster than the old one.

Этот метод быстрее старого.

H
🇬🇧English
heuristic

a practical rule of thumb used to make quick decisions or find solutions

A2Rarely

The app uses a heuristic to guess the best answer.

Приложение использует эвристику, чтобы угадать лучший ответ.

M
🇬🇧English
model

a representation or system design used to understand or predict something

A2Very Often

The model predicts customer behavior.

Модель предсказывает поведение клиентов.

R
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routine

a repeated set of steps or a small program used regularly

A2Very Often

The cleanup routine runs every night.

Рутинная программа запускается каждую ночь.

S
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sequence

an ordered series of items or steps, without implying a complete solution method

A2Very Often

The sequence of steps must be correct.

Последовательность шагов должна быть правильной.

W
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workflow

the flow of tasks in a process or business system

A2Often

We improved the workflow for document approval.

Мы улучшили рабочий процесс согласования документов.

L
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logic

the reasoning behind something, or the rules a system follows

A2Very Often

The logic behind the program is easy to follow.

Логика программы легко понятна.

P
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program

software or a planned set of instructions; broader than an algorithm

A2Very Often

The program crashed after the update.

Программа сбойнула после обновления.

S
🇬🇧English
scheme

a plan or arrangement, often more organized or sometimes slightly suspicious

A2Often

They created a scheme to reduce costs.

Они разработали схему для сокращения расходов.

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How to pronounce algorithm and what this word means

algorithm translation: алгоритм. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce algorithm

/ˈælɡərɪðəm/

algorithm translation

алгоритм

algorithm examples

I explained the algorithm in plain language.

algorithm transcription

/ˈælɡərɪðəm/, /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/

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algorithm meaning: what does it mean?

algorithm in a professional learning context.

algorithm pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

algorithm is pronounced as /ˈælɡərɪðəm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

algorithm definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I explained the algorithm in plain language. Translation: Я объяснил алгоритм простыми словами.

Is algorithm part of IT Interview vocabulary?

Yes, algorithm (алгоритм) can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is algorithm part of Professional English vocabulary?

Yes, algorithm (алгоритм) can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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