algorism

Definitions of algorism
  1. noun
    the Arabic (or decimal) system of numeration
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    type of:
    decimal number system, decimal numeration system, decimal system
    a positional system of numeration that uses decimal digits and a base of ten
  2. noun
    computation with Arabic figures
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    type of:
    arithmetic
    the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
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