algorithmic problem
nounUK /ˌælɡəˈrɪðmɪk ˈprɒbləm/
US /ˌælɡəˈrɪðmɪk ˈprɑːbləm/
A puzzle that a computer can solve by following clear steps.
Sorting a list of names from A to Z is a common algorithmic problem.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A task in math where you must find a step-by-step method to get the answer.
Finding the shortest path on a map is an algorithmic problem in graph theory.
3. A question about how fast or how well a set of steps works.
Researchers studied the algorithmic problem of sorting huge amounts of data quickly.
4. A real-life situation that can be broken into repeatable rules.
Planning the best bus routes for a city can be treated as an algorithmic problem.