Computation

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ Explain

Computation is using an algorithm to calculate, usually with numbers. For example, to compute 3+4, one uses the addition algorithm to calculate the answer 7. Computers are called computers because they 'compute', or calculate, numbers quickly and accurately.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, computation. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 41. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

Cite this article as:

McAdams, David E. Computation. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/c/computation.html.

Revision History

12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
6/25/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup, updated GeoGebra apps. (McAdams, David E.)
1/4/2010: Added "References". (McAdams, David E.)
12/1/2008: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)