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computational

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkɑmpjuˈteɪʃənəl/ · UK /ˌkɒmpjuːˈteɪʃənəl/

computational means: Using computers to work out answers or study information.

adjective

USING COMPUTERSC1

Using computers to work out answers or study information.

  • We used a computational model.
  • Computational methods helped the scientists predict the storm.
  • The team developed new computational tools for studying language.

Similar words: computer-based

Common phrases: computational model, computational methods

CALCULATIONC1

Connected with calculating answers, especially the steps, time, or effort needed.

  • The task has a high computational cost.
  • We measured the computational complexity of the procedure.
  • Limited computational resources slowed the calculation.

Common phrases: computational complexity, computational cost

Questions about computational

What does computational mean?

Using computers to work out answers or study information.

What is computational in other languages?

Türkçe: bilgisayar tabanlı · Español: computacional · Français: informatique · Deutsch: computergestützt · Italiano: computazionale · 日本語: 計算機による

How do you pronounce computational?

In American English /ˌkɑmpjuˈteɪʃənəl/; in British English /ˌkɒmpjuːˈteɪʃənəl/.

How do you use computational in a sentence?

We used a computational model. Computational methods helped the scientists predict the storm.

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