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What is an algorithm?

A step-by-step specification of a procedure.

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  1. A type of monitor
  2. A step-by-step specification of a procedure ✔
  3. A brand of keyboard

Why: An algorithm is a step-by-step specification of a procedure that programming implements.

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Answer: A step-by-step specification of a procedure. An algorithm is a step-by-step specification of a procedure that programming implements.

  1. Computer programming en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_programming
    designing and implementing algorithms, step-by-step specifications of procedures
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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