algorist
One who uses Arabic numerals to represent numbers and to perform calculations, as…One who uses Arabic numerals to represent numbers and to perform calculations, as opposed to one who uses Roman numerals to represent numbers and an abacus to perform calculations.
Meaning
3 sensesOne who uses Arabic numerals to represent numbers and to perform calculations, as opposed to one who uses Roman numerals to represent numbers and an abacus to perform calculations.
One who develops algorithms.
The aspect of a biological organism that follows a systematic process to interpret perceptual data.
Origin
A corruption of the name al-Khwārizmī, who introduced the use of arabic numerals.A corruption of the name al-Khwārizmī, who introduced the use of arabic numerals.
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