arithmetic operation
noun
Pronunciation: əˈrɪθmətɪk ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən
Definition
A basic mathematical process performed on numbers to produce a new value.
Examples
Addition is the most fundamental arithmetic operation taught in primary school.
The calculator failed to complete the complex arithmetic operation correctly.
Students must master every basic arithmetic operation before moving on to algebra.
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