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computation

Syllabification: (com·pu·ta·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˌkämpyo͝oˈtāSHən/

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Definition of computation

noun

  • the action of mathematical calculation:months of computation carried out on 200 computers statistical computations
  • the use of computers, especially as a subject of research or study.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin computatio(n-), from the verb computare (see compute)

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