computation — the action of mathematical calculation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of mathematical calculation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːmpjuˈteɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- The student's computation was so wrong that even the calculator started crying.
- Modern smartphones can handle computation that would have amazed scientists 50 years ago.
- The professor's computation speed was faster than most computers, which made students suspicious of his true identity.
computation
NOUN[/ˌkɑːmpjuˈteɪʃn/]
the action of mathematical calculation
the action of mathematical calculation
Through computation comes creation, building tomorrow's nation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'computare', formed by combining 'com' (together) and 'putare' (to reckon, think), literally meaning 'to reckon together'. Originally used in medieval times to denote mathematical calculation, the term has expanded in modern usage to encompass computer operations and algorithmic processing.
Breakdown
com- (together) + putare (to reckon, calculate, think). The suffix -tion transforms the verb into a noun denoting the action or process of computing.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student's computation was so wrong that even the calculator started crying.”
“Modern smartphones can handle computation that would have amazed scientists 50 years ago.”
“The professor's computation speed was faster than most computers, which made students suspicious of his true identity.”
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