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What an Algorithm Actually Is
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Oswald CarterTeacher Tier
@author · 2026-07-22 · v1
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An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure that solves a problem. A recipe is an algorithm: inputs (ingredients), steps (instructions), and output (a dish). In computing, algorithms must be precise, finite, and produce correct results. The same problem can have many algorithms with different speeds.
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