algorithm
Meaning: A set of rules or instructions followed in a specific order to solve a problem or complete a task, especially by a computer.
Algorithms underpin virtually all computing and are central to artificial intelligence, search engines, social media feeds, and data analysis. In everyday usage, the term has become associated with the opaque decision-making processes of technology platforms, as in 'the algorithm decides what you see.' Concerns about algorithmic bias and transparency are major topics in public discourse. Common collocations include 'search algorithm,' 'algorithmic bias,' and 'algorithmic decision-making.'
Examples
- The social media platform's algorithm prioritises content that generates the most engagement. 该社交媒体平台的算法优先推送能产生最多互动的内容。El algoritmo de la plataforma de redes sociales prioriza el contenido que genera más interacción.そのソーシャルメディアプラットフォームのアルゴリズムは、最も多くのエンゲージメントを生むコンテンツを優先的に表示する。그 소셜 미디어 플랫폼의 알고리즘은 가장 많은 참여를 유발하는 콘텐츠를 우선적으로 노출한다.
- Researchers identified significant racial bias in the algorithm used to assess criminal risk. 研究人员在用于评估犯罪风险的算法中发现了显著的种族偏见。Los investigadores identificaron un sesgo racial significativo en el algoritmo utilizado para evaluar el riesgo delictivo.研究者たちは、犯罪リスクの評価に使用されるアルゴリズムに重大な人種的偏りを特定した。연구자들은 범죄 위험 평가에 사용되는 알고리즘에서 심각한 인종적 편향을 발견했다.
- The company developed a new algorithm capable of detecting fraudulent transactions in real time. 该公司开发了一种能够实时检测欺诈交易的新算法。La empresa desarrolló un nuevo algoritmo capaz de detectar transacciones fraudulentas en tiempo real.その企業は、不正取引をリアルタイムで検出できる新しいアルゴリズムを開発した。그 기업은 부정 거래를 실시간으로 탐지할 수 있는 새로운 알고리즘을 개발했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, media, academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From medieval Latin algorismus, a Latinisation of the name of the 9th-century Persian mathematician al-Khwarizmi, whose work on arithmetic introduced Hindu-Arabic numerals to Europe. The spelling was influenced by Greek arithmos (number).
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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