An instance of logic written into software by software developers to be effective for computer(s) to produce output from given input. An algorithm is a procedure or formula for solving a problem in a finite, logical manner. Algorithms are self‐contained, step‐by‐step sets of operations to be performed by the software program. They are widely used in 3D digital designing and manufacturing.
A procedure consisting of a sequence of algebraic formulas and/or logical steps to calculate or determine a given task.
In computer problem solving, a procedure in which all of the operations are specified step by step, heuristics.
A formula or set of rules for diagnosis and treatment of a disease.
A set of rules for carrying out a process, such as the care of a patient with a given set of problems, or the calculation of a statistic. The rules are such that a specific set of steps is required in sequence, with each step dependent on the preceding step.
A set of instructions performed in a logical sequence to solve a problem. Algorithms are used increasingly in emergency situations, for example by ambulance controllers or by organisations such as NHS Direct. Each answer to a question leads down a decision tree to the next question, eventually resulting in a recommended action or response.
A formula or set of rules for solving a particular problem. In health care, a set of steps used in diagnosing and treating a disease. Appropriate use of algorithms in medicine may lead to more efficient and accurate patient care as well as reduced costs.
A methodology or algorithm designed to resolve an issue, typically characterized by a series of recurring steps that necessitate logical reasoning or comparative analysis.