Arithmetization

/əˌrɪθmətɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of converting something into numerical form or expressing concepts using arithmetic and numerical methods.

Etymology

From 'arithmetize' (to make arithmetic) + '-tion' (action or result). This modern term describes the mathematical formalization of ideas or systems.

Kelly Says

Arithmetization is when scientists take something complicated and turn it into pure numbers they can calculate—like translating the world into a math problem!

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