A plan specification which describes the inputs and output of mathematical functions as well as workflow of execution for achieving an predefined objective. Algorithms are realized usually by means of implementation as computer programs for execution by automata.
Term information-
definition source
adapted from discussion on OBI list (Matthew Pocock, Christian Cocos, Alan Ruttenberg)
OBI_0000270
example of usage
PMID: 18378114.Genomics. 2008 Mar 28. LINKGEN: A new algorithm to process data in genetic linkage studies.