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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

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

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

To run a quantum algorithm, qubits must be actively manipulated using quantum gates, which are the basic operations that power quantum computation.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 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