Synonyms for computation
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Noun
1. Calculation
calculation, reckoning, estimation, sum, estimate, enumeration, figuring, calculus dated, account dated
Definitions
- n. 1
The act or process of computing; calculation; reckoning.
Related words
- Word family
- computationism
Forms
- Plural
- computations → calculations, reckonings, estimations, sums…
Example sentences
- sum I pay quite a sum of money for each game-cassette.
- calculation I beg to point out that your calculation is wrong.
- estimation In my estimation, this is a legitimate purpose.
- reckoning I guess the time of reckoning has arrived at last.
- computing She masters computing, nothing is hidden from her.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| computation | steady | |
| sum | falling | |
| calculation | falling | |
| estimation | steady | |
| reckoning | steady | |
| computing | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- sum1
- 7 letters
- account2
- 8 letters
- estimate3, figuring3, calculus3
- 9 letters
- computing3, reckoning3, ciphering
- 10 letters
- estimation4
- 11 letters
- calculation4, enumeration5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (account2 = 2 syllables).