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computation

[kom-pyoo-tey-shuhn] / ˌkɒm pyʊˈteɪ ʃən /


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Still others argue the underlying assumption here may be mistaken—that consciousness may not be reducible to computation at all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"Diseases of the brain could be diseases of computation," Aimone said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

It could have a significant impact on the cost of computation.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

The key result is that the unusual adaptability of these complexes makes it possible to combine memory and computation within the same material.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026

When Dorothy and the other West Computers signed up for computation classes in the 1950s, they registered to attend at Hampton Institute.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly