computation
Computation refers to the act or process of calculating a mathematical result or processing data using logical rules. It often implies a systematic sequence of steps, typically performed by a computer or through complex mental effort.
Exemplos
3 de 5I did a quick computation of the grocery bill in my head before reaching the checkout.
I performed a fast mental calculation of the total cost of my items before paying.
The final computation of the annual tax returns must be submitted to the authorities by midnight.
The official calculation of the yearly taxes needs to be sent to the government by the deadline.
Don't worry about the exact computation; just give me a ballpark figure for now.
Do not stress over the precise math; provide a rough estimate for the moment.
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Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Compute + Action'. It is the action of a computer or a brain acting like one to solve a puzzle.
Quiz rápido
The ________ required to map the human genome took years of intensive data processing.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: computation
Exemplos
I did a quick computation of the grocery bill in my head before reaching the checkout.
everydayI performed a fast mental calculation of the total cost of my items before paying.
The final computation of the annual tax returns must be submitted to the authorities by midnight.
formalThe official calculation of the yearly taxes needs to be sent to the government by the deadline.
Don't worry about the exact computation; just give me a ballpark figure for now.
informalDo not stress over the precise math; provide a rough estimate for the moment.
Quantum computation theoretical limits are still being explored by physicists and mathematicians.
academicThe theoretical boundaries of processing information with quantum systems are being researched.
The computation of the project's return on investment will determine if we proceed with the merger.
businessThe logical processing of the profit data will decide whether the company merger happens.
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Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
beyond computation
too numerous or complex to be calculated
cloud computation
processing data on remote servers
methods of computation
the specific ways or techniques used to calculate results
Frequentemente confundido com
Computing usually refers to the activity or field of using computers, whereas computation refers to the specific logical or mathematical process itself.
Notas de uso
Computation is preferred over 'calculation' in technical, scientific, or computer science contexts to describe the internal logic of a process. It is a formal term that suggests a systematic approach.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'computation' for simple tasks like 'counting' objects. Use 'counting' for physical items and 'computation' for logical or mathematical data processing.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Compute + Action'. It is the action of a computer or a brain acting like one to solve a puzzle.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'computare', where 'com-' means together and 'putare' means to settle an account or think.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The term is central to the 'Digital Age' and historical breakthroughs in mathematics that led to the development of the first computers.
Quiz rápido
The ________ required to map the human genome took years of intensive data processing.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: computation
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