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 a field that involves the study of computation.

^ Computation from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary
^ "Computation: Definition and Synonyms from Answers.com". Answers.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2009. Retrieved 26 April 2017.

[1] Computation from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary

[2] "Computation: Definition and Synonyms from Answers.com". Answers.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2009. Retrieved 26 April 2017.

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