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algorism

/ˈældʒɔːrɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does algorism mean?

noun

A system of arithmetic based on the use of Arabic numerals and the concept of zero, or a method of solving a problem by a series of steps.

Example

"The ancient Babylonians developed a sophisticated algorism that allowed them to perform complex calculations."

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