Algorism

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This positional notation system largely superseded earlier calculation systems that used a different set of symbols for each numerical magnitude, such as Roman numerals, and in some cases required a device such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