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computed

 

[ kəmˈpjuːtɪd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

technology

calculate or reckon (a figure or amount).

Synonyms

calculate, determine, estimate, figure out, work out

Examples of usage

  • I computed that it would take me an hour to get home.
  • The software is able to quickly compute complex equations.
  • She computed the total cost of the project before submitting the budget.
  • The computer can compute large amounts of data in seconds.
  • It is important to accurately compute the expenses for the trip.
Context #2 | Adjective

informal

(of a person) deliberately and unemotionally calculating; cold-blooded.

Synonyms

calculating, cold-blooded, logical, rational, scheming

Examples of usage

  • He was a very computed individual who always thought before acting.
  • The suspect was described as a computed criminal, planning each step carefully.
  • She had a computed approach to decision-making, weighing all options rationally.
  • The character in the movie was portrayed as a computed villain with no regard for emotions.
  • The CEO was known for his computed business decisions, maximizing profit without sentiment.

Translations

Translations of the word "computed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 computado

🇮🇳 गणना किया हुआ

🇩🇪 berechnet

🇮🇩 dihitung

🇺🇦 обчислений

🇵🇱 obliczony

🇯🇵 計算された (keisan sareta)

🇫🇷 calculé

🇪🇸 calculado

🇹🇷 hesaplanmış

🇰🇷 계산된 (gyesandan)

🇸🇦 محسوب (mahsoob)

🇨🇿 vypočítaný

🇸🇰 vypočítaný

🇨🇳 计算的 (jìsuàn de)

🇸🇮 izračunan

🇮🇸 útreiknað

🇰🇿 есептелген

🇬🇪 გამოთვლილი (gamotvlili)

🇦🇿 hesablanmış

🇲🇽 calculado

Word origin

The word 'compute' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'computare', meaning 'to sum up'. Over time, 'compute' evolved to include the modern sense of calculating or reckoning. With the advancement of technology, the term 'computed' became commonly associated with computer science and mathematics. The adjective form of 'computed' emerged in informal language to describe a person who is methodical and logical in their actions, devoid of emotional influence. Today, 'computed' remains a relevant term in both technical and informal contexts.

See also: computability, computable, computation, computational, compute, computer, computerize, computerizing, computing, miscompute.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,478, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.