What is an algorithm? An ‘in a nutshell’ explanation

Algorithms are in everything we do. But for those that aren’t inclined toward maths and programming, the term ‘algorithm’ is less than clear.

(In fact, the joke runs that developers use the word ‘algorithm’ when they don’t want to explain what they’ve done.)

So, you might have heard the term before, even used it. But what is an algorithm exactly?

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