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The Arabic (or decimal) system of numeration
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algorism
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n. 1 (obsolete spelling of algorithm English) 2 Computing in, or using, Arabic numerals.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
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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 ...
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n. the Arabic (or decimal) system of numeration computation with Arabic figures
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
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. One who practices algorism is known as an algorist . This positional notation system largely superseded ...
Usage examples of algorism.
Ever since Solomon had shown him the basis of algorism, the methods of al-Khwarizmi, he had been seeking problems to turn it on.
Fly, make lenses, invent algorism, make fire devices, al-kuhl, al-jabr, al-kimiya, al-qili.
His Almagest, and books both great and small, His astrolabe, belonging to his art, His algorism stones all laid apart On shelves that ranged beside his lone bed's head.
All I know is, I was showing them how to program some new algorisms for the computer when--"