Associations to the word «Algol»
Noun
Adjective
Wiktionary
ALGOL, proper noun. (star) An eclipsing binary star in the constellation of Perseus; Beta (β) Persei. It represents the eye of Medusa, whose head is being held by Perseus.
ALGOL, proper noun. (computing) A high-level programming language mostly used for solving mathematical and scientific problems.
Dictionary definition
ALGOL, noun. The second brightest star in Perseus; the first known eclipsing binary.
ALGOL, noun. (from a combination of ALGOrithmic and Language); a programming language used to express computer programs as algorithms.
Wise words
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a
kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the
smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to
turn a life around.