precomputation
|pre-com-pu-ta-tion|
/ˌpriːˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃən/
advance calculation
Etymology
'precomputation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'computare,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'putare' meant 'to reckon or think.'
'computare' transformed into the French word 'computer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'compute' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to reckon or think together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to calculate or compute in advance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of computing or calculating something in advance, often to optimize performance or efficiency in a later stage.
The precomputation of data allowed the software to run more efficiently.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45