Arithmetic Operation (Noun)
Meaning
A mathematical operation involving numbers.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The teacher explained that addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are all examples of arithmetic operations.
- In mathematics, an arithmetic operation is any calculation that combines numbers to yield a quantitative measure.
- The student was having trouble understanding the arithmetic operation of long division to get the quotient.
- Arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division can be performed on fractions.
- Understanding arithmetic operations is essential to be successful in algebra and other advanced math classes.