arithmetic operation
ˌærɪθˈmɛtɪk ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən
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Definition of arithmetic operation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

calculationTECH.math process using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or divisionTECH.
  • An arithmetic operation like addition is easy to learn.
  • She taught the children how to perform each arithmetic operation.
  • Computing tax requires an arithmetic operation for every item sold.
calculation computation reckoning
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Expressions with arithmetic operation

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binary arithmetic operationn.
math process using two numbers
Addition is a binary arithmetic operation.

Expressions with arithmetic

arithmetic averagen.
value total divided by count, common center measure
The arithmetic average of 2, 4, and 6 is 4.
mental arithmeticn.
calculation done in the mind without using physical aids
She quickly solved the problem using mental arithmetic..
arithmetic progressionn.
sequence with a constant difference between terms
The series 2, 5, 8, 11 is an arithmetic progression.
weighted arithmetic meann.
average where values have different levels of importance
The weighted arithmetic mean was used to calculate the final grade.
arithmetic meann.
average found by dividing total by number of items
The arithmetic mean of 2, 4, and 6 is 4.
arithmetic sequencen.
sequence of numbers with a constant difference between consecutive terms
The series 2, 4, 6, 8 is an arithmetic sequence.

Expressions with operation

shoestring operationn.
business run with very little money
The startup was a shoestring operation from the beginning.
sting operationn.
covert operation to expose illegal activities
An undercover sting operation revealed the corruption in the company.
false flag operationn.
deceptive act to disguise true responsibility
The attack was a false flag operation to blame the rebels.
it's a seat-of-the-pants operationexp.
run by guessing and quick choices, not careful planning
With no schedule or budget, it's a seat-of-the-pants operation.
theatre of operationn.
area where significant activities occur
The city became a theatre of operation for cultural events.
hours of operationn.
times when a place or service is open for people
The bank's hours of operation are listed on its website.
in operationadj.
currently functioning or being used
The new factory is now in operation..
operation on holdn.
planned activity temporarily stopped
The construction project is an operation on hold due to funding issues.
in full operationadj.
working completely and as intended without any problems
The factory is in full operation after the repairs.
machine operationn.
the act of using a machine
He learned the machine operation quickly.

Terms related to arithmetic operation

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floating-point operationn.
technology
arithmetic operation on floating-point numbers

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  1. French:opération arithmétique, ...
  2. German:Rechenoperation, ...
  3. Italian:operazione aritmetica, ...
  4. Spanish:operación aritmética, ...
  5. Portuguese:operação aritmética, ...
  6. Chinese:算术运算, ...
  7. Japanese:四則演算, ...
  8. Arabic:عملية حسابية, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּעוּלַת חֶשְׁבּוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:арифметическая операция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:арифметична операція, ...
  12. Hindi:अंकगणितीय क्रिया, ...
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