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Kahan summation algorithm

computation algorithm to sum a sequence of floating-point numbers
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Kahan summation algorithm

Summary

Kahan summation algorithm is a Q140773680[1]. It draws 162 Wikipedia views per month (algorithm category, ranking #57 of 337).[2]

Key Facts

  • Kahan summation algorithm is credited with the discovery of William Kahan[3].
  • Kahan summation algorithm's instance of is recorded as Q140773680[4].
  • William Kahan is named after Kahan summation algorithm[5].

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Designation and Status

Kahan summation algorithm's instance of is recorded as Q140773680[4].

History and Context

William Kahan is named after Kahan summation algorithm[5].

Why It Matters

Kahan summation algorithm draws 162 Wikipedia views per month (algorithm category, ranking #57 of 337).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] It is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Related Entities

William Kahan

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  1. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · VGMaintenanceBot bot · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → Q140773680
    "/* wbsetqualifier-add:1| */ [[Property:P9675]]: 10459, Add qualifier to Rosetta Code page ID `Kahan_summation`"
  2. 9w ago · Artoria2e5 · 2026-07-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → Q140773680
    Named after → —
    Named after → William Kahan
    Aliases → —
    + 2 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P31]]: [[Q17104961]]"
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