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What is Computation and why is an estimate all that is needed in many cases? What is the role of calculators in computation? How does the informal term "estimate" coincide with the more formal definition and discussion?

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This solution cites formal definitions of the terms "computation" and "estimation" and gives the role of calculators in computation.

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According Farlex's Free Dictionary, computation is "The act or process of computing." (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/computation) The important word is "process": computation is the method for finding the answer. From this definition it follows that the role of a calculator is that of a tool, similar to a hammer's role ...

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