computation

computation
    n 1: the procedure of calculating; determining something by
         mathematical or logical methods [syn: {calculation},
         {computation}, {computing}]
    2: problem solving that involves numbers or quantities [syn:
       {calculation}, {computation}, {figuring}, {reckoning}]
    

Computation \Com`pu*ta"tion\, 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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COMPUTATION counting, calculation. It is a reckoning or ascertaining the 
number of any thing. 
     2. It is sometimes used in the common law for the true reckoning or 
account of time. Time is computed in two ways; first, naturally, counting 
years, days and hours; and secondly, civilly, that is, that when the last 
part of the time has once commenced, it is considered as accomplished. 
Savig. Dr. Rom. Sec. 182. See Infant; Fraction. For the computation of a 
year, see Com. Dig. Ann; of a mouth, Com. Dig. Temps. A; 1 John. Cas. 100 15 
John. R. 120; 2 Mass. 170, n.; 4 Mass. 460; 4 Dall. 144; 3 S. & R. 169; of a 
day, vide Day.; and 3, Burr 1434; 11 Mass. 204; 2 Browne, 18; Dig. 3, 4, 5; 
Salk. 625; 3 Wils. 274. 
     3. It is a general rule that when an act is to be done within a certain 
time, one day is to be taken inclusively, and one exclusively. Vide Lofft, 
276; Dougl. 463; 2 Chit. Pr. 69; 3 Id. 108, 9; 3 T. R. 623; 2 Campb. R. 294; 
4 Man. and Ryl. 300, n. (b) 5 Bingh. R. 339; S. C. 15, E. C. L. R. 462; 3 
East, R. 407; Hob. 139; 4 Moore, R. 465; Har. Dig. Time, computation of; 3 
T. R. 623; 5 T. R. 283; 2 Marsh. R. 41; 22 E. C. L. R. 270; 13, E, C. L. R. 
238; 24 E. C. L. R. 53; 4 Wasb. C. C. R. 232; 1 Ma-son, 176; 1 Pet. 60; 4 
Pet. 349; 9 Cranch, 104; 9 Wheat. 581. Vide Day; Hour; Month; Year. 
    

55 Moby Thesaurus words for "computation":
      accounting, adding, adding machine, analysis, appraisal,
      appraisement, approximation, arithmetic, assessment, assize,
      assizement, automatic electronic navigation, braking, calculation,
      calculator, calculus, casting, ciphering, coordination, correction,
      determination, estimate, estimation, evaluation, fact distribution,
      figuring, footing, forecasts, gauging, inspection, instrumentation,
      manipulation, measure, measurement, measuring, mensuration,
      metric system, nonlinear calibrations, output measurement,
      processing, quantification, quantization, rating, reckoning,
      record keeping, steering, supersonic flow detection, survey,
      surveying, telemetering, telemetry, totaling, toting,
      triangulation, valuation