computation

1. The procedure of calculating;
   Determining something by mathematical or logical methods (synset 100870588)
   is a type of: procedure, process - a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
   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: calculation, computing
2. Problem solving that involves numbers or quantities (synset 105810193)
   is a type of: problem solving - the thought processes involved in solving a problem
   subtypes:

   • 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)
   same as: calculation, figuring, reckoning

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