Algorithm

An algorithm is a detailed sequence of actions to perform to accomplish a specific task.

History
The term algorithm is derived from the of ian ic mathematician, astronomer, astrologer and geographer,.

Description
Technically, an algorithm must reach a result after a finite number of steps, thus ruling out methods for certain problems. However, a brute force search is also claimed to be a valid form of a general algorithm. The term is also used loosely for any sequence of actions which may or may not terminate.