Computer: meaning, definitions and examples

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computer

 

[ kษ™mหˆpjuหtษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

technology

An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.

Synonyms

PC, desktop, laptop, machine

Examples of usage

  • I use my computer for work and entertainment.
  • He is an expert in computer programming.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A person who makes calculations or computations.

Synonyms

brain, calculator, mathematician

Examples of usage

  • She is a brilliant computer and can solve complex equations easily.
Context #3 | Verb

to compute

To make calculations and process data.

Synonyms

calculate, figure out, process

Examples of usage

  • The software can quickly computer complex algorithms.

Translations

Translations of the word "computer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น computador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคชเฅเคฏเฅ‚เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Computer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komputer

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฟ'ัŽั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komputer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใƒ”ใƒฅใƒผใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ordinateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ computadora

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bilgisayar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปดํ“จํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุณูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poฤรญtaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poฤรญtaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎก็ฎ—ๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ raฤunalnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรถlva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะฟัŒัŽั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒ˜แƒฃแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kompรผter

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ computadora

Etymology

The word 'computer' originated in the mid 17th century and was initially used to refer to a person who made calculations. It later evolved to include machines that perform computations. The modern concept of a computer as an electronic device emerged in the 20th century with the development of digital technology. Today, computers play a crucial role in various aspects of our lives, from business and education to entertainment and communication.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,249, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.