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Algorism — Al go*rism, Algorithm Al go*rithm, n. [OE. algorism, algrim, augrim, OF. algorisme, F. algorithme (cf. Sp. algoritmo, OSp. alguarismo, LL. algorismus), fr. the Ar. al Khow[=a]rezm[=i] of Khow[=a]rezm, the modern Khiwa, surname of Abu Ja far… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
algorism — [al′gə riz΄əm] n. [ME & OFr algorisme < ML algorismus, after Ar al Khwārazmī, lit., native of Khwārazm (Khiva), mathematician of the 9th c. A.D.] 1. the Arabic system of numerals; decimal system of counting 2. the act or skill of computing… … English World dictionary
Algorism — Not to be confused with Algorithm. Calculating Table by Gregor Reisch: Margarita Philosophica, 1508 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 … Wikipedia
algorism — noun Computing in, or using, Arabic numerals. The Algorism in Addition of Fractions. There are two accepted forms of work in addition of fractions … Wiktionary
Algorism — System of Arabic numeration, arithmetic. European acquaintance with and adoption of Arabic numerals came from translations of Arab mathematicians, esp. in Moorish Spain. [< Ar. al Khwarizmi = a 9c Arab mathematician; thus also, algorithm] Cf.… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
algorism — n. decimal numeral system; numeration with Arabic numerals … English contemporary dictionary
algorism — al·go·rism … English syllables
algorism — al•go•rism [[t]ˈæl gəˌrɪz əm[/t]] n. math. the Arabic system of arithmetical notation (with the figures 1, 2, 3, etc.) • Etymology: 1200–1250; ME augrim, algrim < MF < ML algorismus < Ar al the +kh(u) wārizmī (surname of a 9th cent.… … From formal English to slang
algorism — /ˈælgərɪzəm/ (say alguhrizuhm) noun 1. the Arabic system of arithmetical notation (with the figures 1, 2, 3, etc.). 2. the art of computation with the Arabic figures, one to nine, plus the zero; arithmetic. 3. → algorithm. {Middle English… …
algorism — n. art of calculating, especially in Arabic numeration; arithmetic. ♦ algorismic, a … Dictionary of difficult words
