Definition of algorism

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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al·go·rism    (lg-rzm) KEY  

NOUN:

1. The Arabic system of numeration; the decimal system.
2. Computation with Arabic figures.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English algorisme, from Old French, from Medieval Latin algorismus, after Muhammad ibn-Musa al-Khwarizmi

OTHER FORMS:
algo·rismic   (-rzmk) KEY  (Adjective)

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