computational
computational — adjective
1. relating to the process of using numbers, formulas, or step-by-step methods to f
relating to the process of using numbers, formulas, or step-by-step methods to find a result or answer
The computational model showed how air moves through the building during a storm.
collocation: computational model
Diego performed a computational analysis of the data to find the average temperature.
collocation: computational analysis
A computational method for solving these equations was published in a science journal.
The research team developed a new computational approach to predict where earthquakes might strike.
Leila used a computational formula to calculate the distance between the two stars.
- numerical
focuses on working with numbers, while computational includes logical and symbolic processing
- mathematical
broader — covers all branches of maths, not just calculation
- arithmetic
narrower — refers only to basic number operations such as addition and division
- manual
done by hand without machines or computers
用法筆記
Combines with nouns such as 'model', 'analysis', 'method', and 'approach' to describe techniques that rely on arithmetic or logical processing rather than physical experiments.
常見錯誤
2. relating to the use of computer programs and digital data to investigate questio
relating to the use of computer programs and digital data to investigate questions, model systems, or analyse information in a particular area of study
Computational linguistics helps researchers study how children learn to speak.
collocation: computational linguistics
The course in computational biology teaches students to model how cells divide and grow.
collocation: computational biology
Ravi uses computational tools to study how ocean temperatures have changed over time.
A computational approach to drug design can save years of work in the laboratory.
The team applied computational methods to analyse voting patterns across different regions of the country.
- computer-based
more general — can refer to any use of computers, not just research
- digital
broader — describes anything using digital technology, not limited to computation
- automated
focuses on lack of human intervention, whereas computational emphasises the analytical process
- experimental
based on physical lab work rather than computer modelling