Algorism

Algorism
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 Mohammed ben Mus[=a], author of a work on arithmetic early in the 9th century, which was translated into Latin, such books bearing the name algorismus. The spelling with th is due to a supposed connection with Gr. ? number.] 1. The art of calculating by nine figures and zero; computation with Arabic figures. [1913 Webster]

2. the Arabic system of numeration.

Syn: decimal system [WordNet 1.5]

3. The art of calculating with any species of notation; as, the algorithms of fractions, proportions, surds, etc. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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