(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:35:35

Op"er*and (?), n. [From neuter of L. operandus, gerundive of operari. See Operate.] Math.

The symbol, quantity, or thing upon which a mathematical operation is performed; -- called also faciend.

 

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