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operand

/ˈɒpəɹænd/

Meanings
  • noun

    A data item or value used in a computation or mathematical expression.

    - "The sum of 5 and 3 is the operand in this equation."
    - "In algebra, the constant term is an operand."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɑpəˌɹænd/



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Variants
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operand , operands
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'operandum', meaning 'something to be operated or computed'.


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  1. The term 'operand' is often used interchangeably with the term 'operandum'.

  2. In computer programming, operands are the values that are operated upon by operators.


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  1. operand stack: A data structure used in computer science to store operands for mathematical or logical operations.

  2. operator: A symbol or instruction that performs a mathematical or logical operation on one or more operands.


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The term 'operand' is commonly used in mathematics and computer science.

How to Memorize "operand"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a mathematical expression where the numbers and values are the operands.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'operand' with the idea of a value used in a computation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'O Performs Actions' to remember the meaning of 'operand'.


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