algorist

Meaning

Noun

• One who uses arabic numerals to represent numbers and to perform calculations, as opposed to one who uses Roman numerals to represent numbers and an abacus to perform calculations.
• One who develops algorithms.
• The aspect of a biological organism that follows a systematic process to interpret perceptual data.

Origin

• A corruption of the name al-Khwārizmī, who introduced the use of arabic numerals.