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Italian

algoritmo

/alɡoˈritmo/noun · masculineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 7,048

Meaning

algorithm

  • a set of rules a computer follows to solve a problem
  • a system used by a platform to select or organize content

In a sentence

L'algoritmo sceglie i video più popolari.

The algorithm chooses the most popular videos.

Capisci come funziona questo algoritmo?

Do you understand how this algorithm works?

Questo algoritmo non riconosce bene le immagini.

This algorithm does not recognize images well.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
algoritmomasculine · singular
algoritmimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Plural is algoritmi.
  • Very common in tech and social media contexts.
  • Often followed by di + noun: algoritmo di ricerca, di raccomandazione.
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