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computation

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


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The company has seen strong orders from major technology firms for high-bandwidth memory -- a type of chip used in data centres and AI "accelerators", which are useful in carrying out demanding tasks and computation.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

There is a persistent belief in certain corners of the tech world that complex social problems can be eliminated through computation.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

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

Compared with GPUs, which were originally designed for gaming, engineers say the TPU is sometimes better suited for large volumes of AI computation that don’t require high precision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

When Langley sponsored a series of computation courses to be held after work and on weekends, Dorothy wasted no time enrolling.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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