🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

計算

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Keisan

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Computing/kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"計算は現代の技術において重要な役割を果たしています。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The action or process of using a computer to perform calculations or process data.

    "Computing has revolutionized the way we handle information in various fields."
  2. 2

    The study of computers and their applications.

    "She is pursuing a degree in computing to understand software development better."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'computing' originates from the Latin word 'computare', which means 'to calculate'. It evolved through Middle English in the late 14th century, initially referring to the act of counting or calculating, and has since expanded to encompass a broad range of activities involving computers and information processing.

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