computo

calculation

noun KOHM-poo-toh Rare

Origin: From Latin computus, from computare (to reckon).

Also means

count

Usage Note

Computo is a formal or technical noun meaning a total count or calculation, used in administrative, legal, and financial writing: il computo delle ore lavorate (the count of hours worked). It is masculine. In everyday speech, calcolo or conto are much more common; computo signals a precise, official tallying.

Examples

"Il computo finale include tutte le spese."

Natural Translation

The final calculation includes all expenses.

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