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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 Newer reasoning models do the same thing, spending computation on intermediate steps before returning a final answer, breaking a hard question into parts and working through each one. — Adam Fish, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 Just like laptops, cars depend on microprocessors and RAM, or random-access memory, to run all of their computations. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026 TPUs belong to the class of chips known as AI accelerators, which are tailored to perform the mathematical computations that underpin generative AI models. — Kevin Stankiewicz,jeff Marks, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 Instead of bringing biology into electronic systems, researchers are starting to put computation directly into living systems. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for computation

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The calculation refers to nominal total returns, combining coupon income and changes in the bond's market price.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
And that calculation isn’t simply about the footprint of the house.

— Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of calculation

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Subsequent research actually backed him up, finding that habitual calculator use before students had internalized basic arithmetic weakened their mental fluency and fact retrieval.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
The synergy requirement remains, and so does the arithmetic behind the job losses.

— Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

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