computation

noun
UK: /ˌkɒmpjuːˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌkɑːmpjuːˈteɪʃən/

  1. The process of calculating or determining something by using mathematical or logical steps.

    1. The computation took five seconds.
    2. Complex computation is needed to predict climate change accurately using computer models.

  2. The result of calculating something.

    1. The final computation was incorrect.
    2. The engineer checked the computation to ensure it matched the expected structural load.

Synonyms

calculation reckoning estimation count mathematics arithmetic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "computation" in English means: The process of calculating or determining something by using mathematical or logical steps., The result of calculating something..

The phonetic transcription of "computation" is /ˌkɒmpjuːˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌkɑːmpjuːˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "computation": calculation, reckoning, estimation, count, mathematics, arithmetic.

Example usage of "computation": "The computation took five seconds.". More examples on the page.