Computation

A computation is any type of arithmetic or non-arithmetic calculation that is well-defined.[1][2] Common examples of computation are mathematical equation solving and the execution of computer algorithms.

Mechanical or electronic devices (or, historically, people) that perform computations are known as computers.

Computer science is an academic field that involves the study of computation.

  1. ^ "Definition of COMPUTATION". www.merriam-webster.com. 2024-10-11. Retrieved 2024-10-12.
  2. ^ "Computation: Definition and Synonyms from Answers.com". Answers.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2009. Retrieved 26 April 2017.