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