analyticalprogram
nounUK /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˌænəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈproʊɡræm/
A computer program that looks at information carefully to find patterns and answers.
The scientist used an analytical program to study the weather data.
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2. A step-by-step plan for solving problems by breaking them into small parts.
Her analytical program for the science fair listed every step in order.
3. A school course that teaches students to think through problems logically.
The new analytical program helps kids learn to solve puzzles and reason clearly.
4. A set of rules a machine follows to examine and judge information.
The robot's analytical program let it sort the blocks by color and size.