algo

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US/ˈæl.ɡoʊ̯/UK/ˈæl.ɡəʊ̯/

A form of algorithm — A collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with an input value and yields an output value in a finite number of steps.

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Meanings

nounalgo (plural algos)

plural algos

  1. abbreviationclippingClipping of algorithm.
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    Together, the Masons craft a new algorithm to make an end-run around Axe’s sabotage — or so they want him to believe. With the help of a surveillance photo procured by his dirty-deeds specialist Hall (Terry Kinney), Axe has a copy of the algo he spends a full day attempting to decipher before realizing it has a mistake.

    2019 March 31, Sean T. Collins, “‘Billions’ Season 4, Episode 3: Hurts So Good”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 11 Dec 2019

Rhymes & wordplay

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Cite this entry
APA

algo. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/algo

MLA

“algo.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/algo. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “algo,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/algo.

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