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

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..

Calculate :: Calculate (v. i.) To ascertain or determine by mathematical processes, usually by the ordinary rules of arithmetic; to reckon up; to estimate; to compute..

Arithmetical :: Arithmetical (a.) Of or pertaining to arithmetic; according to the rules or method of arithmetic.

Average :: Average (n.) A mean proportion, medial sum or quantity, made out of unequal sums or quantities; an arithmetical mean. Thus, if A loses 5 dollars, B 9, and C 16, the sum is 30, and the average 10..

Quipu :: Quipu (n.) A contrivance employed by the ancient Peruvians, Mexicans, etc., as a substitute for writing and figures, consisting of a main cord, from which hung at certain distances smaller cords of various colors, each having a special meaning, as silver, gold, corn, soldiers. etc. Single, double, and triple knots were tied in the smaller cords, representing definite numbers. It was chiefly used for arithmetical purposes, and to register important facts and events..

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

Practice :: Practice (n.) A easy and concise method of applying the rules of arithmetic to questions which occur in trade and business.

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..

Subdued :: Subduction (n.) Arithmetical subtraction.

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

Progression :: Progression (n.) Regular or proportional advance in increase or decrease of numbers; continued proportion, arithmetical, geometrical, or harmonic..

Equidifferent :: Equidifferent (a.) Having equal differences; as, the terms of arithmetical progression are equidifferent..

Add :: Add (v. i.) To perform the arithmetical operation of addition; as, he adds rapidly..

Series :: Series (n.) An indefinite number of terms succeeding one another, each of which is derived from one or more of the preceding by a fixed law, called the law of the series; as, an arithmetical series; a geometrical series..

Real :: Real (a.) Having an assignable arithmetical or numerical value or meaning; not imaginary.

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

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

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

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