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'''Computation''' is any type of calculation that follows a well-defined [[conceptual model]] which is understood and expressed as an [[algorithm]], protocol, etc. | '''Computation''' is any type of calculation that follows a well-defined [[conceptual model]] which is understood and expressed as an [[algorithm]], protocol, etc. | ||
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| + | == Calculation and computation == | ||
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| + | Calculation is a term for the computation of numbers | ||
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| + | Computation is a wider reaching term for information processing in general. | ||
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| + | == Computer science == | ||
The study of computation is paramount to the discipline of [[computer science]]. | The study of computation is paramount to the discipline of [[computer science]]. | ||
Revision as of 08:55, 24 April 2016
Computation is any type of calculation that follows a well-defined conceptual model which is understood and expressed as an algorithm, protocol, etc.
Calculation and computation
Calculation is a term for the computation of numbers
Computation is a wider reaching term for information processing in general.
Computer science
The study of computation is paramount to the discipline of computer science.
See also
- Algorithm
- Calculation
- Computational design
- Computer
- Computer science
- Computing
- Conceptual model
- Data (computing)
- Electricity
- Information
External links
- Computation @ Wikipedia
