Algorism

Origin

Middle English algorisme, from Old French algorisme, from Medieval Latin algorismus. See algorithm.

Full definition of algorism

Noun

1. Obsolete spelling of algorithm
• 1921. Klapper, Paul. The Teaching of Arithmetic: A Manual for Teachers D. Appleton and Company. p. 231The Algorism in Addition of Fractions. — There are two accepted forms of work in addition of fractions...
2. Computing in, or using, Arabic numerals.
• 1948. Ore, Oystein. Number Theory and Its History p. 20The works of al-Khowarizmi were translated into Latin, and through a perversion of his name the art of computing with Hindu-Arabic numerals became known as algorism.