Gale–Church algorithm

proper noun

A method that aligns corresponding sentences in a parallel corpus.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. computationalA method that aligns corresponding sentences in a parallel corpus.

Origin

Named after William A. Gale and Kenneth W. Church.

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APA

Gale–Church algorithm. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gale%E2%80%93Church%20algorithm

MLA

“Gale–Church algorithm.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gale%E2%80%93Church%20algorithm. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Gale–Church algorithm,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gale%E2%80%93Church%20algorithm.

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