calculation
Noun
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The procedure of calculating;
Determining something by mathematical or logical methods (synset 100870588)subtypes:- transposition - (mathematics) the transfer of a quantity from one side of an equation to the other along with a change of sign
- number crunching - performing complex and lengthy numerical calculations
- mathematical operation, mathematical process, operation - (mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods
- recalculation - the act of calculating again (usually to eliminate errors or to include additional data)
same as: computation, computing -
Problem solving that involves numbers or quantities (synset 105810193)
is a type of: problem solving - the thought processes involved in solving a problemsubtypes:
- extrapolation - (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values
- interpolation - (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function between the values already known
- conversion - a change in the units or form of an expression:
- approximation, estimate, estimation, idea - an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
- derivative, derived function, differential, differential coefficient, first derivative - the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx
- integral - the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x)
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Planning something carefully and intentionally (synset 105804431)
"it was the deliberation of his act that was insulting"is a type of: planning, preparation, provision - the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happeningsame as: deliberation
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