B2 verb Neutral

algorithm

/ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/

An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions or rules followed by a computer or system to solve a problem or perform a calculation. While often associated with technology, it can describe any logical sequence of actions taken to achieve a specific result.

Beispiele

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1

The social media algorithm determines which posts you see based on your interests.

The social media algorithm determines which posts you see based on your interests.

2

The researchers developed a sophisticated algorithm to analyze the climate data.

The researchers developed a sophisticated algorithm to analyze the climate data.

3

I think the algorithm is broken because I keep getting weird ads.

I think the algorithm is broken because I keep getting weird ads.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
algorithm
Verb
algorithmize
Adverb
algorithmically
Adjektiv
algorithmic
Verwandt
algorithmist
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Al Gore' (Algorithm) dancing to a 'Rhythm' (a repeating, predictable pattern of steps).

Schnelles Quiz

The computer programmer wrote a new ____ to speed up the data processing time.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: algorithm

Beispiele

1

The social media algorithm determines which posts you see based on your interests.

everyday

The social media algorithm determines which posts you see based on your interests.

2

The researchers developed a sophisticated algorithm to analyze the climate data.

formal

The researchers developed a sophisticated algorithm to analyze the climate data.

3

I think the algorithm is broken because I keep getting weird ads.

informal

I think the algorithm is broken because I keep getting weird ads.

4

The efficiency of a sorting algorithm is measured by its time complexity.

academic

The efficiency of a sorting algorithm is measured by its time complexity.

5

Our marketing team uses a predictive algorithm to identify potential customers.

business

Our marketing team uses a predictive algorithm to identify potential customers.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
algorithm
Verb
algorithmize
Adverb
algorithmically
Adjektiv
algorithmic
Verwandt
algorithmist

Häufige Kollokationen

search algorithm search algorithm
complex algorithm complex algorithm
genetic algorithm genetic algorithm
run an algorithm run an algorithm
recommendation algorithm recommendation algorithm

Häufige Phrasen

algorithmic bias

algorithmic bias

the algorithm

the algorithm (often referring to social media feeds)

sorting algorithm

sorting algorithm

Wird oft verwechselt mit

algorithm vs logarithm

A logarithm is a mathematical exponent concept (e.g., base 10), whereas an algorithm is a step-by-step procedure.

algorithm vs heuristic

A heuristic is a 'rule of thumb' or practical shortcut that might not be perfect, while an algorithm is a rigid, guaranteed process.

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Nutzungshinweise

In modern conversation, people often say 'the algorithm' to refer to the invisible force that controls content on apps like TikTok or Instagram. It is typically used as a countable noun.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often misspell the word as 'algorythm' (replacing the 'i' with a 'y') or confuse it with the math term 'logarithm'.

💡

Merkhilfe

Think of 'Al Gore' (Algorithm) dancing to a 'Rhythm' (a repeating, predictable pattern of steps).

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latinized name of the 9th-century Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: an algorithm, several algorithms Commonly used with verbs like 'develop', 'implement', or 'execute'
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Kultureller Kontext

In the digital age, 'the algorithm' is sometimes personified as a modern-day deity that decides which creators become famous or which news stories go viral.

Schnelles Quiz

The computer programmer wrote a new ____ to speed up the data processing time.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: algorithm

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