Technical terms for naming variables
Not being a native English speaker it’s not always obvious how to name things. Having some common terms in one place seems like a good idea. I will try to group them according to subject / area.
Elementary Arithmetic
Addition
sum = augend + addend
addends[]
total = sum(addends)
Subtraction
difference = minuend - subtrahend
Multiplication
product = multiplicand * multiplier
factors[]
product = factors[0] * factors[1]
Division
quotient = dividend / divisor
remainder = dividend % divisor
Accounting - Business Economics
Fiscal year: financial year, or sometimes budget year Fiscal year
Legal Terms
consignee: financially responsible Consignee
Incoterms: International Commercial Terms Incoterms