Algorism
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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.
Description
This positional notation system largely superseded earlier calculation systems that used a different set of symbols for each numerical magnitude, such as Roman numerals, and in some cases required a device such as an abacus.
One who practices algorism is known as an algorist.
Not to be confused with algorithm.
See also
- Algorithm
- Algorithmic art
- Positional notation
- Hindu–Arabic numeral system
- History of the Hindu–Arabic numeral system
External links
- Algorism @ Wikipedia
