"Horner's rule" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Named after William George Horner, though it significantly pre-dates his work. Head templates: {{en-prop}} Horner's rule
  1. (mathematics, computing theory) The rule stating that a polynomial of degree n can be (optimally) evaluated with only n multiplications and n additions: Categories (topical): Mathematics, Theory of computing Related terms: Horner's method
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