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Estimation vs Computation - What's the difference?

estimation | computation | Synonyms |

Estimation is a synonym of computation.


As nouns the difference between estimation and computation

is that estimation is the process of making an estimate while computation is the act or process of ; calculation; reckoning.

estimation

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The process of making an estimate.
  • The amount, extent, position, size, or value reached in an estimate.
  • Esteem or favourable regard.

    • Derived terms

    * estimate

    Related terms

    * esteem

    computation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act or process of ; calculation; reckoning.
  • The result of computation; the amount computed.

    • Derived terms

    * computational

    See also

    * ("computation" on Wikipedia) ----