algorism
n.
decimal numeral system; numeration with Arabic numerals
Algorism
Algorism is the technique of performing basic
arithmetic by writing numbers in
place value form and applying a set of memorized rules and
facts to the digits. This system largely superseded earlier calculation systems that used a different set of symbols for each numerical
magnitude and in some cases required a device such as an
abacus.
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algorism
Noun
1. the Arabic (or decimal) system of numeration
(hypernym) decimal numeration system, decimal number system, decimal system
2. computation with Arabic figures
(hypernym) arithmetic
Algorism
(n.)
Alt. of Algorithm
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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