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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread algorithm revisited again once more #171763 11/30/2007 4:44 PM Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,773 Apple Valley, CA, USA dalehileman Pooh-Bah dalehileman Pooh-Bah Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,773 Apple Valley, CA, USA This week's theme: words with built-in definite articles. algorithm (AL-guh-rith-uhm) noun A finite sequence of well-defined steps for solving a problem. If that does't define a subroutine I don't know what does ...and by extenstion, if you're a descriptivist, a program dalehileman Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: algorithm revisited again once more dalehileman #171764 11/30/2007 5:31 PM Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,542 this too shall pass tsuwm Carpal Tunnel tsuwm Carpal Tunnel Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,542 this too shall pass Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: algorithm revisited again once more tsuwm #171767 11/30/2007 6:27 PM Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,773 Apple Valley, CA, USA dalehileman Pooh-Bah dalehileman Pooh-Bah Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,773 Apple Valley, CA, USA As an old fart on the brink of decrepitude and unfamiliar with demotics I yet have the candor to admit I don't understand. If it was a link I clicked on it but nothing happened .....but thank you if the implication was one of professionalism in my favorite hobby dalehileman Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: algorithm revisited again once more dalehileman #171769 11/30/2007 7:12 PM Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,542 this too shall pass tsuwm Carpal Tunnel tsuwm Carpal Tunnel Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,542 this too shall pass here's your hobbyhorse link, then -- just follow these steps when you get there: 1: type algorithm in Keyword Search Terms box 2: click 'in subject' radio button 3: type dalehileman in Display Name Search box 4: select 'Newer than 2 Years' for date range 5. select 'All Forums' (for Forums to search) 5: click 'Submit' button 6: observe results -joe (using the search, algorithm) friday Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: algorithm revisited again once more dalehileman #171770 11/30/2007 7:13 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 557 Dallas, TX Myridon addict Myridon addict Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 557 Dallas, TX Originally Posted By: dalehileman ...and by extenstion, if you're a descriptivist, a program ... by the same extension, thinking about wiggling your little toe is the same as running a marathon. Can't wait for you to bubble this up to the top in 3 months and brag once more about "not making a habit of it." Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: algorithm revisited again once more Myridon #171771 11/30/2007 7:42 PM Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 7,210 Vermont Buffalo Shrdlu Carpal Tunnel Buffalo Shrdlu Carpal Tunnel Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 7,210 Vermont yeahbut® guys, it WAS the word of the day. blame Anu. formerly known as etaoin... Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: algorithm revisited again once more Buffalo Shrdlu #171772 11/30/2007 8:19 PM Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,542 this too shall pass tsuwm Carpal Tunnel tsuwm Carpal Tunnel Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 10,542 this too shall pass >blame Anu. .. love to. Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Algorithm dalehileman #171773 11/30/2007 9:14 PM Joined: May 2005 Posts: 456 SE US Aramis addict Aramis addict Joined: May 2005 Posts: 456 SE US It is a very useful term in programming but is not limited to that realm. [Sort of like 'program' in that respect] ÅΓª╥┐↕§ Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Re: Algorithm Aramis #171774 11/30/2007 9:36 PM Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,773 Apple Valley, CA, USA dalehileman Pooh-Bah dalehileman Pooh-Bah Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,773 Apple Valley, CA, USA Ar: Yes, quite so. Tsu: I have repeatedly attempted WS' Search algorithm with only limited success, which I dare not discuss here for fear of affront to Admin and its staunch Allies so if you are at all interested I am dalehileman@verizon.net and apparently don't care who knows it dalehileman Copy Link to Clipboard Share Post on Facebook Share Post on Twitter Moderated by  Jackie  Hop To General Topics ------  Information and announcements  Q&A about words  Wordplay and fun  Words and languages in schools  Miscellany  Weekly Themes  Looking for (writers, speakers,... (Old) Weekly themes. 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