computation
noun
com·pu·ta·tion
ˌkäm-pyu̇-ˈtā-shən 
-pyü-
1
a
: the act or action of computing : calculation
b
: the use or operation of a computer
2
: a system of reckoning
3
: an amount computed
computationally
adverb
Examples of computation in a Sentence
methods used for the computation of taxes
The solution required a series of computations.
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Building a comprehensive model Attempts at studying errors in quantum computation have traditionally worked with only one type of error, either coherent or incoherent.
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Most of the solid material involves lasers and optical guides; the computation is done using the nuclear spins of atoms held suspended by an array of laser light.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
There are many different hardware paths to quantum computation, each with their own advantages and tradeoffs.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Most of the solid material involves lasers and optical guides; the computation is done using the nuclear spins of atoms held suspended by an array of laser light.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
While the most intense tasks may still need to be sent to the cloud for data center-level computations, most will no doubt be able to run locally, reducing latency and cost while increasing reliability, runtime, and security.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for computation
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“Computation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computation. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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computation
noun
com·pu·ta·tion
ˌkäm-pyu̇-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act or action of computing : calculation
2
: a system of calculating especially by mathematical means
3
: an amount computed
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