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
Experts say that because chips perform the advanced computations required for frontier AI systems, cutting off access to the chips is crucial to prevent geopolitical rivals from using AI systems for military or economic purposes.
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
This enables multiple simultaneous computations in a relatively simple way, with lower power requirements compared to conventional electronics.
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IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
The data centers performing the computations used in AI are creating a huge demand for electricity, which could be a strain on the power grid.
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Josh Boak,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Micro-channel tech The rapid advancement of high-performance AI chips has created a severe energy crisis for data centers, which require massive amounts of electricity both to power intensive computations and to cool down the resulting heat.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for computation
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
This enables multiple simultaneous computations in a relatively simple way, with lower power requirements compared to conventional electronics.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
18 June 2026
The data centers performing the computations used in AI are creating a huge demand for electricity, which could be a strain on the power grid.
—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Micro-channel tech The rapid advancement of high-performance AI chips has created a severe energy crisis for data centers, which require massive amounts of electricity both to power intensive computations and to cool down the resulting heat.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for computation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for computation
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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For this calculation, the institutional research department compared UC graduates’ earnings to out-of-pocket costs for their degrees and the opportunity costs of forgone wages of high school graduates of the same age.
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In a 2025 story, USA TODAY explained the math behind that rule of thumb.
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Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
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The summer arithmetic runs the other way across much of the rich world.
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That arithmetic has become increasingly difficult for Japan to fight.
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“Computation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/computation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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