algorism

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the Arabic (or decimal) system of numeration
  2. noun computation with Arabic figures

Etymology

From Middle English algorisme, from Old French algorisme, from Medieval Latin algorismus. See algorithm.

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