Definition:Algorithm/Step
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Definition
An algorithm consists of a finite set of steps, uniquely identified by means of a label, conventionally numeric.
A step of an algorithm consists of:
- an operation
- an instruction as to what the algorithm is to do next, which will be one of the following:
- $(3): \quad$ To terminate.
It is usual to include a statement in natural language which briefly describes the purpose of this step.
A step may also contain a comment.
Sources
- 1997: Donald E. Knuth: The Art of Computer Programming: Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms (3rd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): $\S 1.1$: Algorithms: Algorithm $\text{E}$