greatest common divisor
the largest number that is a common divisor of a given set of numbers. Abbreviation: G.C.D.
Origin of greatest common divisor
1- Also called greatest common factor, highest common factor.
Words Nearby greatest common divisor
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How to use greatest common divisor in a sentence
The reader probably never has had occasion to compute a greatest common divisor since he left school.
The Psychology of Arithmetic | Edward L. ThorndikeThe greatest common divisor of all the elements in the nation's political consciousness today is inevitably a Mr. Harding.
Behind the Mirrors | Clinton W. GilbertThe Executive is the greatest common divisor of a diverse society.
Behind the Mirrors | Clinton W. GilbertIt took the 145mind off the finding of the greatest common divisor.
Emmy Lou | George Madden Martin
British Dictionary definitions for greatest common divisor
another name for highest common factor
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