What is another word for finite element method?
Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ɪna͡ɪt ˈɛlɪmənt mˈɛθəd] (IPA) 
The finite element method is a mathematical technique used for engineering and science problems. It is also known as the finite element analysis or finite element modelling. Several synonyms can be used for this term, like FEM, finite element algorithm, finite element computation, finite element modelling, and finite element simulation. These interchangeable terms are used to describe the same process of numerical approximation to solve complex problems, including stress analysis, heat transfer analysis, fluid dynamics, and electromagnetics. The FEM is a widely used tool in engineering and science for modeling and analyzing physical systems with the help of numerical methods, and these synonyms signify the same technique with different names.
