GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Computation , n. [L. computatio: cf. F. computation.]
    The act or process of computing; calculation; reckoning.
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   By just computation of the time.
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   By a computation backward from ourselves.
   Bacon.
   
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   The result of computation; the amount computed.
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   (Computers) The process of performing arithmetical or logical operations, on data by an electronic device.
   PJC
   Syn. -- Reckoning; calculation; estimate; account.
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