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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
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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
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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
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...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."
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yeahbut® guys, it WAS the word of the day.
blame Anu.
formerly known as etaoin...
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>blame Anu. .. love to.
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It is a very useful term in programming but is not limited to that realm.
[Sort of like 'program' in that respect]
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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
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