graphalgorithm
nounA graph algorithm is a set of steps a computer follows to solve a problem about things that are connected, like finding the shortest path between two towns.
The map app uses a graph algorithm to find the fastest route to the park.
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2. A method for searching through connected data, such as finding all friends of friends in a social network.
The game uses a graph algorithm to check which players are linked to each other.
3. A procedure for sorting or ordering items that are connected by rules, like scheduling tasks in the right order.
The build tool applies a graph algorithm to decide which files to compile first.
4. A technique for grouping connected items into clusters, such as finding communities in a network.
Researchers ran a graph algorithm to spot groups of closely connected web pages.