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Algorithm

A defined set of steps or rules used to solve a problem or perform a computation.

Example

A sorting program follows a defined sequence of comparisons to put names in alphabetical order.

Why people use it

Knowing how “Algorithm” works helps teams reason clearly about how AI systems are built and behave.

What you'll hear

“Is Algorithm the part that matters here, or are we talking about something else?”

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