algorithmproblem

noun

UK /ˈælɡərɪðəm ˈprɒbləm/

US /ˈælɡərɪðəm ˈprɑːbləm/

A puzzle that a computer solves by following a set of steps.

The teacher gave us an algorithm problem to sort the numbers from smallest to largest.

SYNONYMS

computational problem coding challenge programming puzzle logic problem

RELATED WORDS

algorithm computer programming steps solution

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A math question that is solved by following a fixed set of rules.

We practiced an algorithm problem for adding big numbers step by step.

3. A task in computer science where you must design the steps to find an answer.

For homework, we had to write an algorithm problem that finds the shortest path on a map.

4. A tricky situation that needs a clear plan to fix.

Planning the school fair was an algorithm problem because we had to do things in the right order.