operand
[ op-uh-rand ]
/ ˈɒp əˌrænd /
noun Mathematics.
a quantity upon which a mathematical operation is performed.
Origin of operand
Words nearby operand
Example sentences from the Web for operand
The subroutines are called with one operand in the accumulator.
Preliminary Specifications: Programmed Data Processor Model Three (PDP-3) |Digital Equipment CorporationThe original address, Y, of the instruction will not be used to locate the operand of the instruction, as is the normal case.
Preliminary Specifications: Programmed Data Processor Model Three (PDP-3) |Digital Equipment CorporationThis new address is known as the indirect address for the instruction and will be used -9-to locate the operand.
Preliminary Specifications: Programmed Data Processor Model Three (PDP-3) |Digital Equipment Corporation
British Dictionary definitions for operand
operand
/ (ˈɒpəˌrænd) /
noun
a quantity or function upon which a mathematical or logical operation is performed
Word Origin for operand
C19: from Latin
operandum (something) to be worked upon, from
operārī to work