operand
/ˈɑpəˌrænd/
noun
- A quantity or number on which a mathematical operation (such as addition or multiplication) is performed.
- The computer adds two operands stored in its memory registers.
- Each operand in the expression must be a valid integer.
- In the equation 5 + 3, the numbers 5 and 3 are the operands.
- In computing, a piece of data or a value that an instruction or operator acts upon.
- A logical operator like AND compares two operands and returns a result.
- The operator requires two operands to perform the calculation.
- The assembly code loads the operand from memory into the processor.