as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
we were able to divide the dinner bill fairly with a little computation
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Recent Examples of computation
The extra possibilities allowed each particle to hold more information, often reducing the number of steps needed for a complex computation.
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Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
This volatile short-term memory allows the same component to both detect chemicals and perform in-sensor computation in a wet, physiological environment, the first of its kind to achieve this.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Just as a logical gate in a regular computer changes bits from 0 to 1 to allow computation, quantum gates manipulate qubits.
—Ananya Palivela, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2025
Those models require huge amounts of computation to make very narrow predictions.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
This volatile short-term memory allows the same component to both detect chemicals and perform in-sensor computation in a wet, physiological environment, the first of its kind to achieve this.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Just as a logical gate in a regular computer changes bits from 0 to 1 to allow computation, quantum gates manipulate qubits.
—Ananya Palivela, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2025
Those models require huge amounts of computation to make very narrow predictions.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for computation
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But, in order to do that with limited airplane cabin space, airline executives have to make a calculation about how to ensure the right mix of seating is available onboard.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The points calculation for Tour Finals qualification will start with the June Orange County Cup.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This math works out to more than 500,000 people experiencing this specific mood disorder every year, yet many of these folks fail to get a formal diagnosis or appropriate treatment for their condition.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Because even though the Tigers aren't playing well right now, the math is still on their side for a second-straight playoff berth.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Simple arithmetic such as 355/113 could be calculated in place by selecting the text and pressing USE FRONT-CALC (Control-G), which yields the answer with a dotted underline to indicate the result of a computation.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The arithmetic of the French National Assembly – the key hurdle to getting any budget passed – hasn’t changed with a new prime minister.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Computation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/computation. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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