noun
- Plural of algorism; the Arabic system of numeration using the digits 0–9, or the practice of arithmetic using this system.
- Plural of algorism; step-by-step procedures or methods for solving a problem or performing a calculation.
Usage: archaic or historical; often used in medieval and early modern contexts
Usage: modern usage, related to computer science and mathematics
Examples
- Medieval scholars gradually adopted algorisms from Islamic mathematicians.
- The introduction of algorisms revolutionized European arithmetic in the 13th century.
- Modern computer science relies on efficient algorisms to process data.
- Students learn various algorisms for solving quadratic equations.
- The algorisms used in cryptography protect sensitive information online.