What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
precalculated
Example
The precalculated values saved us a lot of time during the simulation. [precalculated: adjective]
Example
The software uses precalculated data to generate the graphs quickly. [precalculated: past participle]
precomputed
Example
The precomputed values helped speed up the calculations. [precomputed: adjective]
Example
The program precomputes the results to reduce the processing time. [precomputes: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Precalculated is more commonly used than precomputed in everyday language and technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between precalculated and precomputed?
Both precalculated and precomputed are formal terms used in technical contexts such as computer science and mathematics.
