computation

/,kɔmpju:'teiʃn/

Thân thiện

A scientist performs a complex computation on a whiteboard.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act or process of calculating something, especially using mathematical methods: "Computation" refers to the systematic procedure of performing calculations, often involving numbers or quantities, to determine a result.
   • The result obtained from calculating: It can also refer to the numerical answer or outcome produced by a calculation.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The computation of the rocket's trajectory took several hours. (The process of calculating the rocket's path required several hours.)
  • According to my computation, the total cost is $250. (According to my calculation, the total cost is $250.)
  • Modern computers can perform complex computations in milliseconds. (Modern computers can execute intricate calculations in milliseconds.)

Advanced Usage

• "At the lowest computation": According to the most conservative or minimal estimate.
  • The damage, at the lowest computation, will run into millions. (The damage, by the most conservative estimate, will amount to millions.)
• "Numerical computation": A calculation that specifically involves numbers and arithmetic operations.
  • The engineer focused on the numerical computation of stress factors. (The engineer concentrated on the mathematical calculation of stress factors.)

Variants and Related Words

• Compute (verb): To calculate or reckon a figure or amount.
  • The system can compute the answer almost instantly.
• Computational (adjective): Relating to or involving computation.
  • Computational linguistics is a growing field.
• Computer (noun): An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically performing computations.
• Recomputation (noun): The act of computing something again.

Synonyms

• Calculation: The process of performing mathematical operations.
• Reckoning: The action of calculating or estimating something.
• Estimation: A rough calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

Related Phrases

• Computational error: A mistake made during a calculation.
  • The discrepancy was due to a simple computational error.
• Beyond computation: Too great or complex to be calculated.
  • The benefits of the discovery are beyond computation.

Học thuật

Noun

1. problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
2. the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

Từ đồng nghĩa

• calculation
• figuring
• reckoning
• computing