computations
Working through math
Computations are calculations or the process of calculating.
The word suggests methodical, often complex mathematical operations: The computations required to land a spacecraft on the moon were staggering.
In computing, computations are the operations a processor performs.
The singular computation can mean either a specific calculation or the act of computing generally.
Mathematical problem-solving process
- arithmeticMathematics of basic operations
- equationMathematical equality assertion
- formulaFixed method or notation
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
multiplication · addition · subtraction · division · integration · summation · variable · theorem
Degree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- exactnessCorrectness in every detail
- correctnessState of being accurate
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
validity · fidelity · rigor · error margin · rounding · floating-point · significant figures · tolerance
Expression with variable terms
- exponentialIncreasing by constant ratio
- intractabilityResistance to management
- tractableEasily managed or controlled
- decidabilityAlgorithmic resolution capability
recursion · combinatorics · optimization · heuristics · Turing machine · graph theory · enumeration · asymptotic
Collected numerical information
- correlationStatistical relationship measure
- regressionReturn to former state
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
- samplingExtracting subset for study
outliers · clustering · classification · pattern · trend · normalization · histogram · dataset
Programs directing computer operations
- programmingWriting software instructions
- codingWriting software instructions
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- machine learningAlgorithms that improve from data
neural network · AI · encryption · cybersecurity · blockchain · binary · digital · automated
Main computing chip
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- microprocessorCompact computing circuit
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
parallel · distributed · GPU · throughput · workload · batch processing · runtime · execution
calculation
Mathematical problem-solving process
- arithmeticMathematics of basic operations
- equationMathematical equality assertion
- formulaFixed method or notation
algorithm · multiplication · addition · subtraction · division · integration · summation · variable · theorem · trigonometry
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- exactnessCorrectness in every detail
- correctnessState of being accurate
reliability · validity · fidelity · rigor · error margin · rounding · floating-point · significant figures · tolerance · truncation
polynomial
Expression with variable terms
- exponentialIncreasing by constant ratio
- intractabilityResistance to management
- tractableEasily managed or controlled
decidability · recursion · combinatorics · optimization · heuristics · Turing machine · graph theory · enumeration · asymptotic · brute-force
statistics
Collected numerical information
- correlationStatistical relationship measure
- regressionReturn to former state
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
sampling · outliers · clustering · classification · pattern · trend · normalization · histogram · dataset · aggregation
software
Programs directing computer operations
- programmingWriting software instructions
- codingWriting software instructions
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
machine learning · neural network · AI · encryption · cybersecurity · blockchain · binary · digital · automated · scripting
CPU
Main computing chip
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- microprocessorCompact computing circuit
semiconductor · parallel · distributed · GPU · throughput · workload · batch processing · runtime · execution · clock cycle
- tabulationstables, tallies, tallying, tabulating, totals
computationsguesses
Estimates without certainty
estimations · conjectures · hunches · gut feelings · wild guesses
computationsspeculations
Unverified theories or guesses
assumptions · suppositions · presumptions · hypotheses · theories
computationsintuitions
Unlearned immediate understandings
gut feelings · instincts · feelings · impressions · vibes
- computational powerCapacity for calculations
- quantum computationCalculations exploiting quantum phenomena