reverse Polish notation
noun
: a system of representing mathematical and logical operations in which the operands precede the operator and which does not require the use of parentheses
(3 + 5) − (2 + 1) in reverse Polish notation is expressed as 3 5 + 2 1 + −
called also postfix notation
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“Reverse Polish notation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reverse%20Polish%20notation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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