computation

 
Pronunciation: /kɒmpjʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] the action of mathematical calculation: methods of computation [count noun]: statistical computations
  • 2the 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)