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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
algorithm
Verb
algorithmize
Adverbio
algorithmically
Adjetivo
algorithmic
Relacionado
algorithmist
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: algorithm

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
algorithm
Verb
algorithmize
Adverbio
algorithmically
Adjetivo
algorithmic
Relacionado
algorithmist

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

algorithmic bias

algorithmic bias

the algorithm

the algorithm (often referring to social media feeds)

sorting algorithm

sorting algorithm

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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

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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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

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.

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: algorithm

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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