as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
we were able to divide the dinner bill fairly with a little computation
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Recent Examples of computation
Generating the video takes several minutes—this process takes a lot of computation, which is why video output is still quite limited.
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ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Squishy Pebbles The story of Williams’ new result started with progress on a different question about memory in computation: What problems can be solved with extremely limited space?
—Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 13 July 2025
This conceptualization shifts computation from handling discrete states to manipulating specific, continuous, nuanced information.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
To handle heavy traffic from financial transactions, a blockchain must offload most computations to outside computers.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2025
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ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
Squishy Pebbles The story of Williams’ new result started with progress on a different question about memory in computation: What problems can be solved with extremely limited space?
—Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 13 July 2025
This conceptualization shifts computation from handling discrete states to manipulating specific, continuous, nuanced information.
—Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
To handle heavy traffic from financial transactions, a blockchain must offload most computations to outside computers.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for computation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for computation
Noun
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The Suns' calculation with Beal was somewhat different than the Bucks' with Lillard.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Brookshire’s grade took the biggest hit because the percentage of its lowest-performing students making those gains — part of the school grade calculation — plummeted.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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For a lot of young professionals, the math isn’t mathing.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 July 2025
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Lehrer retired from performing in the 70s, turning to teaching math.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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In the screwy arithmetic of my mind, more time meant more aspiration.—
Dan Leach
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
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The regulations’ unanimous passage in 2022 followed a New York Times investigation detailing widespread educational failures — including young boys who graduated unable to speak English fluently or do basic arithmetic — and allegations of corporal punishment in some of the schools.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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“Computation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/computation. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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