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I have sentence.

Algorithm is classified as a probabilistic algorithms, which is used for solving [name of problem] problems.

Can I say: "Algorithm is classified as a probabilistic algorithms. One is used for solving [name of problem] problem" ?

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Strunk and White, The Elements of Style, 3rd Edition

"That is the defining or restrictive pronoun, which the non-defining pronoun." - Page 59

That would refer to the specific algorithm mentioned before, which would add information.

That to me seems to indicate that which is the pronoun you're looking for rather than one which is more nebulous.

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  • Sorry, typo, "Strunk" should be in there.
    – ZebraScream
    Commented Apr 17, 2014 at 19:06
  • And now it is "Strunk".
    – outis nihil
    Commented Apr 17, 2014 at 19:32
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It depends on whether you are referring to a single algorithm or a set of algorithms. On the basis of your above statement it appears to me that you are defining a specific algorithm. The sentence could be framed as:

A probabilistic algorithm is used for solving [name of problem] problems.

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An algorithm is probabilistic in nature, if it is used for solving [name of problem] problems.

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