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computation

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com·pu·ta·tion  (kmpy-tshn)
n.
1.
a. The act or process of computing.
b. A method of computing.
2. The result of computing.
3. The act of operating a computer.

compu·tation·al adj.
compu·tation·al·ly adv.

computation [ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃən]
n
(Mathematics) a calculation involving numbers or quantities
computational  adj
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.computationcomputation - the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
transposition - (mathematics) the transfer of a quantity from one side of an equation to the other along with a change of sign
number crunching - performing complex and lengthy numerical calculations
mathematical operation, mathematical process, operation - (mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods; "the problems at the end of the chapter demonstrated the mathematical processes involved in the derivation"; "they were learning the basic operations of arithmetic"
recalculation - the act of calculating again (usually to eliminate errors or to include additional data); "recalculation yielded a much larger value"
procedure, process - a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"
2.computation - problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
problem solving - the thought processes involved in solving a problem
extrapolation - (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values
interpolation - (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known
conversion - a change in the units or form of an expression: "conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade"
approximation, estimate, estimation, idea - an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"
derivative, derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative - the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
integral - the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)
Translations
computation [ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃən] N
1. (gen, often pl) → cómputo m, cálculo m
2. (Comput) → computación f
computation [ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃən] n (= calculation) → calcul m
computation
nBerechnung f, → Kalkulation f
computation [ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃn] ncalcolo
computation [ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃn] ncalcolo


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It is true, perhaps, that a computation might be made with sufficient accuracy to answer the purpose of the quantity of revenue requisite to discharge the subsisting engagements of the Union, and to maintain those establishments which, for some time to come, would suffice in time of peace.
Oh, if you want to learn the spirit of the people by arithmetical computation, of course it's very difficult to arrive at it.
``Because,'' answered Wamba, ``I remember three of them in my day, each of which was to endure for the course of fifty years; so that, by computation, I must be at least a hundred and fifty years old.
 
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