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Synonyms & Similar Words
calculation
reckoning
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Meaning of Computation
The primary meaning of the word "computation" refers to the act or process of calculating or reckoning something, especially using a computer or mathematical methods.
Definitions
- The act of calculating or reckoning something, especially using a computer or mathematical methods
- * A calculation or estimate, especially one made using a computer
- * The process of using a computer or other electronic device to process and analyze data
Etymology of Computation
The word "computation" originates from the Latin "computare", which means "to calculate" or "to reckon"
The Latin "computare" is derived from "putare", which means "to think" or "to consider", and the prefix "com-", which means "together" or "with"
The word "computation" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to refer to the act of calculating or reckoning something
Example Uses
- The computer performed a complex computation to solve the mathematical problem
- * The scientist spent hours doing computations to analyze the data
- * The company uses advanced computations to predict market trends
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