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news Npr World 2026-06-11

Origin of 'Algorithm' Traced to 9th Century Persian Mathematician

The term 'algorithm' originates from the 9th-century Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharizmi. He is credited with solidifying the concept of algorithms and popularizing algebra and the use of zero.

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