Számításkor

Számításkor is a Hungarian adverbial phrase meaning “at the time of calculation” or “when calculating.” The term is derived from the noun “számítás” (calculation, computation) and the suffix “‑kor” indicating a specific point or period in time. It is used in both everyday speech and in more formal contexts, such as mathematics, economics, accounting, and computer science, to refer to actions or conditions that are relevant or valid only during the computation process.

In mathematics, the phrase is often employed when discussing the validity of intermediate results or assumptions that hold only while the calculation is executed. For instance, a variable may be considered stable “számításkor” even though it might change afterward. In finance, “számításkor” is used to describe tax or interest rates applied during the period of calculation, emphasising that different rates may apply once the calculation concludes.

Computer programming in Hungarian guides sometimes use “számításkor” to describe the state of variables in an algorithmic loop, distinguishing between transient values and permanent storage. In legal and contractual texts, the term can indicate that certain obligations or liabilities arise only during the calculation phase, not after the final calculation has been certified.

While the phrase is primarily colloquial, its precise meaning is clear and consistently accepted across Hungarian linguistic communities. It is synonymous with expressions such as “a számítás során” (during the calculation) or “a számítás idején” (at the time of calculation). The usage of “számításkor” is particularly common in sectors where precise timing of computations matters, such as engineering, statistics, and financial auditing.