computation
Translation
computation, calculation
Examples
The computation was complex and took hours.
The computation was complex and took hours.
This task requires a lot of computation.
This task requires a lot of computation.
Grammar Patterns
a computation (countable) a single calculation The computer performed a complex computation.
computation (uncountable) the act of calculating This task requires a lot of computation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: calculation, figuring, processing
Etymology
From Latin 'computare' (to calculate). 'com-' (together) + 'putare' (to reckon, think).
Memory Tips
Easy to remember if you think about what a 'computer' does: 'computation'.