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Definition of algo

algo

/ˈæl.ɡoʊ/
al · go
Adverb:algorithmically
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Plural:algos
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Adjective:algorithmic
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algo Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An algorithm, especially an automated computer program used for high-frequency financial trading or for curating content on social media platforms.

Example

"Content creators often adjust their posting schedules to stay favored by the platform's recommendation algo."

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• Rhymes for algo

• Nearby Words

algeria
algerian
algiers
algo
algorithm
algorithmic
algorithmically

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as an informal clipping of 'algorithm', originally popularized in quantitative finance and software engineering before spreading to general internet culture.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Algo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/algo
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