Thesaurus results for COMPUTATION

computation

noun

ˌkäm-pyu̇-ˈtā-shən

Definition of computation

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 First, map where sensitive data becomes exposed during computation. — Dr. Najwa Aaraj, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Quantum computation gives researchers an avenue to explore computational problems that might take too long or be inaccurate if done otherwise. — Pera Onal, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026 These themes change from time to time and have included the computations needed for the 1969 lunar landing and the role of play in scientific and mathematical discovery. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 Analysts on Wall Street are keeping an eye on data center construction, a big part of the boom in private computation capacity, as an issue that could be affected by the outcome of the midterms. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for computation

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Since then, the consumer business has grown to around $51 billion in 2025, or 39% of total revenue, according to CNBC calculations.

— Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
That calculation is reason enough to grant commissioners a boost in pay, one outgoing commissioner said.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of calculation

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The use of generative AI to find new potential math research results isn’t going away.

— Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026
The sheer math of persuading a majority of the House of Representatives, the Senate and the president to approve a bill is difficult enough.

— Scott Warren, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of math

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Multiplying two matrices together requires a tedious amount of arithmetic.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
To the continued amazement of advantage players, casino operatives can argue with apparent conviction that card counting— essentially mental arithmetic—is a form of fraud.

— Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of arithmetic

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