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Algorithm

Definition(s):

  A clearly specified mathematical process for computation; a set of rules that, if followed, will give a prescribed result.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-107 Rev. 1
NIST SP 800-135 Rev. 1
NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 2
NIST SP 800-90A Rev. 1
NIST SP 800-90B
NIST SP 800-175B Rev. 1
NIST SP 800-133 Rev. 2
NIST SP 800-56B Rev. 1 [Superseded]