computation
noun/ˌkɑmpjʊˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #9,038 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the process of calculating or working out a result using mathematics or a computer.
Example sentence
The scientist used a powerful computer to perform the computation needed to model the climate.
Synonyms & related words
- calculation
- computing
- processing
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