Computable: meaning, definitions and examples

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computable

 

[ ˈkɒmpjʊtəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Capable of being calculated or computed.

Synonyms

calculable, measurable, quantifiable

Examples of usage

  • Algorithms are used to make tasks computable.
  • Mathematical problems become computable with the use of appropriate tools.
  • The computable nature of the problem allows for efficient solutions to be found.
Context #2 | Adjective

computing

Able to be processed or dealt with using a computer.

Synonyms

algorithmic, calculable, processable

Examples of usage

  • Data needs to be in a computable format for the software to analyze it.
  • The program converts the data into a computable form for further processing.

Translations

Translations of the word "computable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 computável

🇮🇳 संगणनीय

🇩🇪 berechenbar

🇮🇩 dapat dihitung

🇺🇦 обчислюваний

🇵🇱 obliczalny

🇯🇵 計算可能な (keisan kanō na)

🇫🇷 calculable

🇪🇸 computable

🇹🇷 hesaplanabilir

🇰🇷 계산 가능한 (gyesan ganeunghan)

🇸🇦 قابل للحساب

🇨🇿 vypočitatelný

🇸🇰 vypočítateľný

🇨🇳 可计算的 (kě jìsuàn de)

🇸🇮 izračunljiv

🇮🇸 útreiknanlegur

🇰🇿 есептелетін

🇬🇪 გამოთვლადი

🇦🇿 hesablanabilir

🇲🇽 computable

Etymology

The term 'computable' originated in the field of mathematics, particularly in the context of computability theory and algorithms. It gained popularity with the advent of computers and digital technology, where the concept of being able to calculate or process information became essential. The word highlights the ability of mathematical problems or data to be manipulated and analyzed using computational methods, leading to advancements in various scientific and technological fields.

See also: computability, computation, computational, compute, computed, computer, computerize, computerizing, computing, miscompute.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,363, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.