C1
calculation vs computation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| calculationnoun/ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the act of using numbers to find an answer, or the answer you get | Goes with make a calculation | Example By my calculation, the trip will cost about five million dong each. |
| computationnoun/ˌkɑːm.pjuˈteɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the process of using numbers or a computer to find an answer; the answer you get | Goes with complex computation | Example Complex computations are now done by software, not by hand. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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