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computation

Pronunciation: /kɒmpjʊˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
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Definition of computation

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)

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