Algorithm and Discovery

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 discovering something.
  • synonyms: find, uncovering
• Something that is discovered.
• A productive insight.
  • synonyms: breakthrough, find
• Law) compulsory pretrial disclosure of documents relevant to a case; enables one side in a litigation to elicit information from the other side concerning the facts in the case. (.

• (n.) Exploration; examination.
• (n.) That which is discovered; a thing found out or for the first time ascertained or recognized; as, the properties of the magnet were an important discovery.
• (n.) Finding out or ascertaining something previously unknown or unrecognized; as, Harvey's discovery of the circulation of the blood.
• (n.) The action of discovering; exposure to view; laying open; showing; as, the discovery of a plot.
• (n.) A making known; revelation; disclosure; as, a bankrupt is bound to make a full discovery of his assets.