computation

noun

com·​pu·​ta·​tion ˌkäm-pyu̇-ˈtā-shən 

-pyü-

1

a

: the act or action of computing : calculation

b

: the use or operation of a computer

2

: a system of reckoning

3

: an amount computed

computational

ˌkäm-pyu̇-ˈtā-sh(ə-)nəl 

-pyü-

adjective

computationally adverb

Synonyms of computation

• calculation
• math
• arithmetic

Examples of computation in a Sentence

methods used for the computation of taxes

The solution required a series of computations.

Recent Examples on the Web

Cryptology is the science and practice of designing computation and communication systems that remain secure in the presence of adversaries. —ArsTechnica, 22 Nov. 2025

Among my top pics from the sale is the HP OmniDesk, which is a great option for daily computation thanks to an Intel Ultra 7 processor and a huge 2TB SSD, which will hold all your files. —PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025

Researchers need accurate models to understand how these disturbances change computations. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Nov. 2025

This structure aligns cost with computation. —New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for computation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

computation

noun

com·​pu·​ta·​tion ˌkäm-pyu̇-ˈtā-shən 

1

: the act or action of computing : calculation

2

: a system of calculating especially by mathematical means

3

: an amount computed

computational

-shnəl 

-shən-ᵊl

adjective