Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

operand

Noun

/ˈɒp.ər.ænd/

Definition

An operand is a quantity on which an operation is performed in mathematics and programming.

Examples

In the expression 3 + 5, both 3 and 5 are operands.
When using the multiplication operator, each number involved is an operand.
In programming, variables can serve as operands for various mathematical operations.

Meaning

In the context of mathematics and computer programming, an operand refers to a value or variable that is manipulated by operators in expressions and calculations.