base-computation
nounUK /beɪs ˌkɒmpjuˈteɪʃən/
US /beɪs ˌkɑːmpjuˈteɪʃən/
The first and simplest math you do before the harder parts.
Before solving the big problem, the students did the base-computation to add the small numbers.
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2. The starting set of steps a computer does before more complex work.
The program finished its base-computation and then started the harder tasks.
3. The core math used to build a bigger answer.
The engineer checked the base-computation before trusting the final design.
4. A simple count or sum used as a starting point.
The cashier did a quick base-computation to check the total.