noun
- quantities or expressions on which a mathematical or logical operation is performed
Usage: mathematics; computer science
Examples
- In the equation 5 + 3 = 8, the numbers 5 and 3 are operands.
- The multiplication operator requires two operands to produce a result.
- Computer programs process operands using various arithmetic operations.
- Each operand in the expression must be evaluated before the operation can be performed.
- The calculator displays an error when operands are missing from the equation.
- Boolean operands can have values of either true or false.