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{{Commons cat|Algorithms}}

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An '''algorithm''', broadly defined, is an understandable and finite set of instructions for accomplishing some task which, given a defined set of inputs, will result in some recognisable end-state (contrast with [[heuristic]]). Algorithms often have steps that repeat ([[iteration|iterate]]) or require decisions (such as [[Boolean logic|logic]] or [[inequalityInequality (mathematics)|comparison]]) until the task is completed.

[[Category:Applied mathematics]]