Algorithm and Fraction

noun

• A precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem.
  • synonyms: algorithmic rule, algorithmic program

• (n.) The art of calculating by nine figures and zero.
• (n.) The art of calculating with any species of notation; as, the algorithms of fractions, proportions, surds, etc.

Algorithm is a complex mathematical model. In credit scoring, it is used to compare data in millions of credit reports and predict a person's likelihood to repay debts.

noun

• A component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process.
• A small part or item forming a piece of a whole.
• The quotient of two rational numbers.

verb

• Perform a division.
  • usage: "Can you divide 49 by seven"
  • synonyms: divide

• (n.) The act of breaking or state of being broken, especially by violence.
• (n.) One or more aliquot parts of a unit or whole number; an expression for a definite portion of a unit or magnitude.
• (v.t.) To separate by means of or to subject to, fractional distillation or crystallization; to fractionate; -- frequently used with out; as, to fraction out a certain grade of oil from pretroleum.
• (n.) A portion; a fragment.