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operand
CIDE DICTIONARY
operand, n. [From neuter of L. operandus, gerundive of operari. See Operate.].
The symbol, quantity, or thing upon which a mathematical operation is performed; -- called also faciend . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
operand, n. Math. the quantity etc. on which an operation is to be done.
Etymology
L operandum neut. gerundive of operari: see OPERATE
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