Computation: meaning, definitions and examples
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computation
[ หkษmpjสหteษชสษn ]
mathematics
The act or process of calculating, computing, or determining something by mathematical methods.
Synonyms
calculation, computing, determination
Examples of usage
- Computation is an essential part of the field of mathematics.
- Students learn about different methods of computation in their math classes.
computing
The process of performing operations on data by a computer, especially by a program.
Synonyms
calculation, operation, processing
Examples of usage
- Modern computers are capable of high-speed computation.
- Software engineers are constantly improving algorithms for efficient computation.
general
The action or process of calculating or estimating something.
Synonyms
assessment, calculation, estimation
Examples of usage
- Computation of risks is an important aspect of decision-making.
- The computation of costs involved careful analysis and planning.
Translations
Translations of the word "computation" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cรกlculo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฃเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Berechnung
๐ฎ๐ฉ perhitungan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑัะธัะปะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ obliczenia
๐ฏ๐ต ่จ็ฎ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท calcul
๐ช๐ธ cรกlculo
๐น๐ท hesaplama
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ์ฐ (gyesan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุณุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ vรฝpoฤet
๐ธ๐ฐ vรฝpoฤet
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎก็ฎ (jรฌsuร n)
๐ธ๐ฎ izraฤun
๐ฎ๐ธ รบtreikningur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะตะฟัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hesablama
๐ฒ๐ฝ cรกlculo
Word origin
The word 'computation' originated from the Latin word 'computare', which means 'to sum up' or 'to reckon together'. It has been used in the English language since the 17th century. The concept of computation has evolved over time with the advancement of mathematics and technology, leading to the development of modern computing systems.
See also: computability, computable, computational, compute, computed, computer, computerize, computerizing, computing, miscompute.