computation

noun

com·​pu·​ta·​tion ˌkäm-pyu̇-ˈtā-shən 

-pyü-

1

a

: the act or action of computing : calculation

b

: the use or operation of a computer

2

: a system of reckoning

3

: an amount computed

computational

ˌkäm-pyu̇-ˈtā-shnəl 

-shə-nᵊl

-pyü-

adjective

computationally adverb

Synonyms

• arithmetic
• calculation
• calculus
• ciphering
• figures
• figuring
• math
• mathematics
• number crunching
• numbers
• reckoning

Examples of computation in a Sentence

methods used for the computation of taxes

The solution required a series of computations.

Recent Examples on the Web

These quantum gates enable exponentially faster computations on certain issues by altering the state of qubits based on entanglement and superposition. —Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024

Jumper, who initially trained as a physicist, began working on computation biology at D.E. Shaw Research in New York. —Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024

If computation requirements continue to trend higher, Super Micro too could see demand grow as the companies infrastructure tools are required to underpin the expansion. —Trefis Team, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Well, after figuring out things like how to unfold the mirrors, steering, computation, and making a solar sail to power the electronics. —Dan Primack, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

computation

noun

com·​pu·​ta·​tion ˌkäm-pyu̇-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the act or action of computing : calculation

2

: a system of calculating especially by mathematical means

3

: an amount computed

computational

-shnəl 

-shən-ᵊl

adjective