computation
UK: ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃən | US: ˌkɑːmpjʊˈteɪʃən
n. the act or process of calculating or determining something by mathematical or logical methods
n. the result of calculating; a computed value
computation = compute<calculate> + ation<noun suffix>
- compute: From Latin computare ("to calculate"), combining com- (intensive prefix) + putare ("to reckon, think").
- -ation: A suffix forming nouns of action or state (e.g., "creation," "observation").
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin computare, reflecting the logical process of "reckoning together." Over time, compute evolved in English to mean systematic calculation, while -ation generalized its meaning into an abstract noun. The term gained prominence with the rise of mathematical theory and later computer science.
The computation of planetary orbits requires advanced algorithms.
Modern encryption relies on complex computations.
She double-checked the computation to ensure accuracy.
Quantum computers promise faster computations for certain problems.
The final computation revealed a significant error in the initial data.