basiccomputation

noun

UK /ˌbeɪsɪk kɒmpjuˈteɪʃən/

US /ˌbeɪsɪk kɑːmpjuˈteɪʃən/

Simple math like adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.

The teacher gave us basic computation problems to solve before lunch.

SYNONYMS

simple arithmetic elementary math basic calculation number work

RELATED WORDS

addition subtraction multiplication division calculator

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The first steps a computer takes to work out an answer.

The program starts with basic computation before showing the results.

3. The everyday math skills people use in daily life.

Counting change at the store is a kind of basic computation.

4. A simple way to find an answer using numbers.

We used basic computation to figure out how many cookies we needed.