calculationroutine
nounUK /ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən ruːˈtiːn/
US /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən ruːˈtiːn/
A set of steps a computer or person follows to solve a math problem.
The calculator uses a simple calculationroutine to add the numbers together.
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2. A repeated series of math steps done the same way each time.
Her calculationroutine for checking her change never fails.
3. A fixed way a machine solves number problems automatically.
The robot's calculationroutine helps it count the boxes.
4. A practice schedule for doing arithmetic drills.
The class follows a daily calculationroutine to get faster at times tables.