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operands


Meanings
  • noun

    A term used in mathematics and computer science to denote values or symbols upon which operations or calculations are performed.

    - "In mathematics, the operands are the numbers or expressions upon which the mathematical operations are performed."
    - "In computer programming, operands are the values or variables that are being manipulated by an operator."

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operand , operands
Etymology
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The term 'operand' comes from the Latin word 'operare' which means 'to work' or 'to perform'. In mathematics and computer science, operands are the values that are being operated upon.


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  1. Did you know that the earliest known use of the term 'operand' dates back to the 15th century?

  2. In mathematics, the order of the operands in an expression can sometimes affect the outcome of the calculation.


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  1. Operators: Operators are symbols or instructions that perform specific mathematical or logical operations on operands.

  2. Mathematical operations: Mathematical operations are processes or rules used to manipulate and transform mathematical objects, such as numbers and expressions, using operands.

  3. Computer programming: In computer programming, operands are the values or variables that are being manipulated by operators in expressions and statements.


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Operands have been a fundamental concept in mathematics and computer science since their inception. They have played a crucial role in the development of various mathematical and computational theories and algorithms.

How to Memorize "operands"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize operands, imagine them as the values or symbols upon which mathematical or computational operations are being performed.

  2. associate

    - To memorize operands, associate them with familiar concepts or objects. For example, you can associate the number '2' with the word 'two' or the symbol '+' with the word 'addition'.

  3. mnemonics

    - To use mnemonics to memorize operands, create memorable phrases or acronyms that help you remember their meaning or value.


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