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Divide :: Divide (v. t.) To subject to arithmetical division.

Logarithmetically :: Logarithmetically (adv.) Logarithmically.

Arithmetic :: Arithmetic (n.) The science of numbers; the art of computation by figures.

Rabdology :: Rabdology (n.) The method or art of performing arithmetical operations by means of Napier's bones. See Napier's bones.

Subduction :: Subduct (v. t.) To subtract by arithmetical operation; to deduct.

Mean :: Mean (n.) A quantity having an intermediate value between several others, from which it is derived, and of which it expresses the resultant value; usually, unless otherwise specified, it is the simple average, formed by adding the quantities together and dividing by their number, which is called an arithmetical mean. A geometrical mean is the square root of the product of the quantities..

Logistics :: Logistics (n.) A system of arithmetic, in which numbers are expressed in a scale of 60; logistic arithmetic..

Naught :: Naught (adv.) The arithmetical character 0; a cipher. See Cipher.

Logarithm :: Logarithm (n.) One of a class of auxiliary numbers, devised by John Napier, of Merchiston, Scotland (1550-1617), to abridge arithmetical calculations, by the use of addition and subtraction in place of multiplication and division..

Teach :: Teach (v. t.) To impart the knowledge of; to give intelligence concerning; to impart, as knowledge before unknown, or rules for practice; to inculcate as true or important; to exhibit impressively; as, to teach arithmetic, dancing, music, or the like; to teach morals..

Proportion :: Proportion (n.) The equality or similarity of ratios, especially of geometrical ratios; or a relation among quantities such that the quotient of the first divided by the second is equal to that of the third divided by the fourth; -- called also geometrical proportion, in distinction from arithmetical proportion, or that in which the difference of the first and second is equal to the difference of the third and fourth..

Abacus :: Abacus (n.) A calculating table or frame; an instrument for performing arithmetical calculations by balls sliding on wires, or counters in grooves, the lowest line representing units, the second line, tens, etc. It is still employed in China..

Addition :: Addition (n.) That part of arithmetic which treats of adding numbers.

Arithmetician :: Arithmetician (n.) One skilled in arithmetic.

Sexenary :: Sexenary (a.) Proceeding by sixes; sextuple; -- applied especially to a system of arithmetical computation in which the base is six.

Arsmetrike :: Arsmetrike (n.) Arithmetic.

Arithmetic :: Arithmetic (n.) A book containing the principles of this science.

Notation :: Notation (n.) Any particular system of characters, symbols, or abbreviated expressions used in art or science, to express briefly technical facts, quantities, etc. Esp., the system of figures, letters, and signs used in arithmetic and algebra to express number, quantity, or operations..

Logarithmetic :: Logarithmetic (a.) Alt. of Logarithmetica.

Logarithmetical :: Logarithmetical (a.) See Logarithmic.

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