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An algorithm is a finite sequence of well-defined instructions or steps designed to perform a specific task or solve a particular problem. Algorithms can be expressed in various forms, including natural language, pseudocode, flowcharts, or programming code. Key characteristics of algorithms include: 1. **Clear and Unambiguous**: Each step must be precisely defined so that there is no uncertainty about what is to be done.

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