algorithmcontest
nounUK /ˈælɡərɪðəm ˈkɒntɛst/
US /ˈælɡərɪðəm ˈkɑːntɛst/
A game where people try to write the best computer steps to solve a puzzle.
Our class held an algorithm contest to see who could sort numbers the fastest.
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2. A school event where students compete to design the smartest set of instructions.
She won first place in the school algorithm contest.
3. An online challenge where programmers race to solve problems with efficient code.
He practiced every night for the online algorithm contest.
4. A friendly match to find the fastest and clearest way to solve a problem step by step.
The algorithm contest taught us that clear steps matter more than speed.