algorithmic

Language: en

🇺🇸 /ˈælgɜrˌɪðəmɪk/

📖 Definitions

  1. adjective
    Relating to, involving, or characteristic of an algorithm; following a precise, step-by-step procedure.; Describing a process or system that operates according to a set of defined rules or instructions, often automatically.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Comparative: more algorithmic Superlative: most algorithmic

Collocations

algorithmic thinkingalgorithmic complexityalgorithmic tradingalgorithmic biasalgorithmic approachalgorithmic design

Derivatives

algorithmalgorithmicallyalgorithmics

Synonyms

computationalproceduralsystematicmethodicalprogrammatic

Antonyms

heuristicintuitiverandom

Commonly confused

algorithm
EN: 'Algorithm' is the noun (a step-by-step procedure); 'algorithmic' is the adjective describing something related to or characteristic of algorithms.
algorithmically
EN: 'Algorithmically' is the adverb form (e.g., 'algorithmically generated'), while 'algorithmic' is the adjective (e.g., 'algorithmic approach').

Spelling tips

EN: Remember the 'th' in 'algorithmic' and that the standard adjective ending is '-ic', not '-ical' (avoid 'algorithmical').

💬 Examples

  1. The company faced criticism for its algorithmic bias in hiring decisions.

  2. Algorithmic trading now accounts for a large portion of stock market transactions.