operand

[ op-uh-rand ]

noun

, Mathematics.

1. a quantity upon which a mathematical operation is performed.

operand

/ ˈɒpəˌrænd /

noun

1. a quantity or function upon which a mathematical or logical operation is performed

Word History and Origins

Origin of operand¹

1885–90; < Late Latin operandum, gerund of operārī; operate

Word History and Origins

Origin of operand¹

C19: from Latin operandum (something) to be worked upon, from operārī to work

Example Sentences

The original address, Y, of the instruction will not be used to locate the operand of the instruction, as is the normal case.

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This new address is known as the indirect address for the instruction and will be used -9-to locate the operand.

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The subroutines are called with one operand in the accumulator.

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