Algorithm and Determination

noun

• A precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem.
  • synonyms: algorithmic rule, algorithmic program

• (n.) The art of calculating by nine figures and zero.
• (n.) The art of calculating with any species of notation; as, the algorithms of fractions, proportions, surds, etc.

Algorithm is a complex mathematical model. In credit scoring, it is used to compare data in millions of credit reports and predict a person's likelihood to repay debts.

noun

• The act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation.
  • usage: "the determination of molecular structures"
  • synonyms: finding
• The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.
  • usage: "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
  • synonyms: purpose
• A position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration.
  • usage: "a decision unfavorable to the opposition"; "his conclusion took the evidence into account"; "satisfied with the panel's determination"
  • synonyms: decision, conclusion
• Deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature.
  • usage: "the determination of grammatical inflections"
• The act of making up your mind about something.
  • usage: "the burden of decision was his"; "he drew his conclusions quickly"
  • synonyms: decision, conclusion

• (n.) The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
• (n.) A flow, rush or tendency to a particular part; as, a determination of blood to the head.
• (n.) The act of determining the relations of an object, as regards genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification; as, I am indebted to a friend for the determination of most of these shells.
• (n.) The state of decision; a judicial decision or ending of controversy.
• (n.) That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
• (n.) Bringing to an end; termination; limit.
• (n.) Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
• (n.) The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
• (n.) The addition of a differentia to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent; -- the opposite of generalization.
• (n.) The act of determining or the state of being determined.
• (n.) The act, process or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.; as, the determination of the ohm or of the wave length of light; the determination of the salt in sea water or the oxygen in the air.