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Laskenta

Laskenta is a Finnish term that refers to calculation or computation. In everyday language it covers arithmetic performed by hand or with tools, as well as formal processes of computing used in science, engineering, and finance. The word is widely used across education, industry, and research.

Etymology: The noun laskenta is derived from the verb laskea, meaning to count, reckon, or compute, with

In mathematics and related fields, laskenta covers arithmetic operations, algebraic calculation, and numerical methods. In computer

Historically, laskenta spans from basic counting and numeral systems to abaci and slide rules, reaching modern

Subfields include numerical analysis, mathematical optimization, statistical computation, data processing, and machine learning. Applications range from

In education, laskenta is taught at various levels, from mental arithmetic to advanced numerical methods. Common

the
-nta
suffix
forming
an
abstract
noun
for
the
act
or
method
of
calculation.
science
and
information
technology,
laskenta
describes
the
execution
of
algorithms
and
the
processing
of
data
by
computers.
electronic
computation
with
digital
computers,
programming,
and
automated
simulations.
scientific
research
and
engineering
to
finance,
statistics,
and
industrial
automation.
topics
include
error
analysis,
rounding,
and
the
study
of
computational
complexity
and
numerical
stability.