COMPUTING
calculation, computation, computing
(noun) the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
computing (usually uncountable, plural computings)
(literally) The process or act of calculation.
The use of a computer or computers.
The study of computers and computer programming.
Synonyms
• (process or act of calculation): computation, reckoning; see also calculation
Verb
computing
present participle of compute
Source: Wiktionary
COMPUTE
Com*pute", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Computed; p. pr. & vb. n. Computing.]
Etym: [L. computare. See Count, v. t.]
Definition: To determine calculation; to reckon; to count.
Two days, as we compute the days of heaven. Milton.
What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted.
Burns.
Syn.
– To calculate; number; count; recken; estimate; enumerate; rate.
See Calculate.
Com*pute", n. Etym: [L. computus: cf. F. comput.]
Definition: Computation. [R.] Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition