computercom‧put‧er /kəmˈpjuːtə $ -ər/ ●●● S1 W1 AWL noun [countable] 
a huge global computer network the latest computer softwareon computer The information is stored on computer.by computer Shoppers can send in their orders by computer and pick up their goods later.COLLOCATIONSverbsuse a computer· Most people do jobs in which they have to use a computer.log onto a computer (=start using it by typing a password)· Next time you log onto your computer, you will have to use a new password.log off a computer (=stop using a computer system that requires a password)switch a computer on/off· Always switch off your computer at the end of the day.start up/boot up a computer (=make it start working)shut down a computer (=close the programs and stop it working)restart/reboot a computer (=make it start working again)· The problem sometimes disappears if I restart my computer.program a computer (=give it instructions so that it will do a particular job)hold/store something on a computer· This data is all held on a central computer.a computer starts up/boots up· My computer takes ages to start up in the morning.a computer crashes (=suddenly stops working)a computer is down (=is not working)a computer is up (=is working again after stopping working)software/a program runs on a computer· You’ll need the appropriate software running on your computer.computer + NOUNa computer system· Our office is installing a new computer system.a computer screen/monitor· Make sure your computer screen is at the right height.a computer keyboard· The computer keyboard is shaped to put less strain on your wrists.a computer network (=a set of computers connected to each other)· A virus had infected the entire computer network.a computer program (=a set of instructions stored inside a computer)· At school, we’re learning how to write simple computer programs.computer software (=computer programs)· Microsoft Corp is the world’s largest maker of personal computer software.computer hardware/equipment (=machines and equipment, not programs)· a shop that sells computer equipmenta computer game· Kids love playing computer games.computer graphics (=images created by computers)· There’s a massive market for high-speed computer graphics.computer technology· the rapid progress in computer technologycomputer science (=the study of computers and what they can do)the computer industry· You can make a lot of money in the computer industry.a computer company· He runs his own computer company.a computer user· Technology now allows computer users to talk to each other over the Internet.a computer programmer (=someone who writes the instructions a computer uses to do a particular job)a computer expert· You don’t need to be a computer expert to use the programme.a computer hacker (=someone who tries to break into a computer system)a computer language (=a system of instructions used to program a computer)computer data· CD ROMs store computer data.a computer virus (=a program that secretly destroys information stored on computers)· Computer viruses do a lot of damage every single day.a computer error· The mistake was caused by a computer error.THESAURUSActions when using a computerstart up/boot up to make a computer start working: · I’m having problems starting up my computer.log on/in to start using a computer system by typing your name and password: · He logged on and read his emails.click on something to press a button on a computer mouse to choose a program, file etc from the screen: · When you click on the link, it sends you to the company’s website.install to add new software to a computer so that the software is ready to be used: · All users should install anti-virus software.download to move information, pictures, or music from the Internet onto your computer: · You can download MP3 files.upload to move information, pictures, or music from your computer to a different computer across the Internet: · Sites such as YouTube allow you to upload your own videos.open to make a file or program ready to use: · Open a new file and type in the information.scroll up/down to move information on a computer screen up or down so that you can read it: · Scroll down to read the questions and answers.enter to type information into a computer: · The program requires you to enter a password.delete to remove information from a computer: · I’ve deleted his email.· When you delete a file, it first gets moved to the recycle bin.cut and paste to remove information from one place and put it in another place: · Tutors are looking out for students who cut and paste their essays from the Internet.save to make a computer keep the work that you have done on it: · Make sure you save any work you do before you shut the computer down.close to stop having a file or program ready to use: · To close the window, click on the ‘X’ in the top right-hand corner of the screen.log off/out to stop using a computer system by giving it particular instructions: · I get an error message when I log off.shut down to make a computer stop working: · Employees should shut their computers down at the end of each day.restart/reboot to make a computer start working again: · Wait a few minutes before rebooting your computer.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- computer software
- Complex computer graphics were used to create the film's special effects.
- How long are you going to be on the computer? I need to type something.
- I can't get the program to work on my computer.
- It is important that all children become computer literate while they are in school.
- Many kids spend more time playing computer games than watching TV.
- Our office has switched to a different computer system.
- The information from the survey is being processed by computer.
- A specification for the computer system which will satisfy the user's requirements begins to evolve.
- Arnie may not win many Oscars, but the big guy's action-packed movies sure make great computer games.
- Economies of scale and the use of computers were expected to reduce administrative costs.
- I played with a few of the new titles, with lots of technical assistance from some computer literati.
- Just above the milometer was a small computer screen, and Jack guessed that she would find that pretty disconcerting.
- The Internet is larger and has more types of server computers dishing out information.
- There is no doubt that quick recall of number facts is still an advantage even in the era of calculators and computers.
THESAURUSActions when using a computer
to make a computer start working: · I’m having problems starting up my computer.
to start using a computer system by typing your name and password: · He logged on and read his emails.
to press a button on a computer mouse to choose a program, file etc from the screen: · When you click on the link, it sends you to the company’s website.
to add new software to a computer so that the software is ready to be used: · All users should install anti-virus software.
to move information, pictures, or music from the Internet onto your computer: · You can download MP3 files.
to move information, pictures, or music from your computer to a different computer across the Internet: · Sites such as YouTube allow you to upload your own videos.
to make a file or program ready to use: · Open a new file and type in the information.
to move information on a computer screen up or down so that you can read it: · Scroll down to read the questions and answers.
to type information into a computer: · The program requires you to enter a password.
to remove information from a computer: · I’ve deleted his email.· When you delete a file, it first gets moved to the recycle bin.
to remove information from one place and put it in another place: · Tutors are looking out for students who cut and paste their essays from the Internet.
to make a computer keep the work that you have done on it: · Make sure you save any work you do before you shut the computer down.
to stop having a file or program ready to use: · To close the window, click on the ‘X’ in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
to stop using a computer system by giving it particular instructions: · I get an error message when I log off.
to make a computer stop working: · Employees should shut their computers down at the end of each day.
to make a computer start working again: · Wait a few minutes before rebooting your computer.
Longman Language Activatorhardware computer equipment, rather than the programs that make it work: · The company has spent millions of dollars replacing outdated computer hardware.
an electronic machine that uses programs to store and deal with large amounts of information quickly, and which is used for a wide range of different jobs: by computer: · The information from the survey is being processed by computer.on a computer: · I can't get the program to work on my computer.· How long are you going to be on the computer? I need to type something.computer literate (=able to use a computer fairly well): · It is important that all children become computer literate while they are in school.
personal computer; a computer that is usually used by one person in an office, at home, or in a school: · Sales of PCs were down for the second year running.
especially spoken a computer: · I think there's something wrong with my machine - would you take a look at it?
a computer - used especially by computer manufacturers for the names of particular models of computer: · I have to share my workstation with two other people in the office.
a small computer that you can carry with you and use when you are travelling: · Her boss's laptop got stolen from her car.
a group of computers that are connected to each other, and are able to exchange information and messages: · Most workplaces have a local network as well as access to the Internet.
software the sets of programs that tell a computer what to do: · You need special software to view the information in the file.· The company develops interactive software for schoolchildren.· India's software industry barely existed 15 years ago but is growing rapidly today.
a set of instructions used to tell a computer what to do: · I didn't have enough memory on my computer to run the program.· She was writing simple computer programs when she was eight years old.
a collection of information on a computer that is stored under a particular name: · I seem to have lost the file with all my personal records on it.· Just click on the icon to open the file.· It's a good idea to save your files to a floppy disk as a backup.
a piece of software for a particular use or job: · a graphics application
interactive software allows the person using it to affect what happens on the computer screen: · an interactive education package for 7-10-year-olds· When designing your site, think about whether it needs to be interactive or informational.
using a mixture of sound, pictures, video, and writing to give information: · The virtual tour includes multimedia displays demonstrating how the market works.
people someone who uses a computer: · Most computer users do not realize how much their computers can do.· Users often complain that the Internet is slow and unreliable.user-friendly (=easy to use): · The program is remarkably user-friendly and can be learned by anyone.
someone whose job is to write programs: · Computer programmers are in great demand, and a good one can earn a very high salary.
informal someone who works in computing or who knows a lot about computers: · I don't even bother trying to fix things that go wrong on my computer - I leave that to the techies.
someone who secretly and often illegally gets into another person's or company's computer system: · Hackers broke into the Pentagon's security system last night.
someone whose job is to make software: · Software developers need to be aware that not all users are technical experts.
someone whose job involves studying business or industrial systems, and who uses computers to plan improvements or changes: · His first job as a systems analyst was to reorganize they way the store's stock was recorded.
British /tech support American people whose job involves making sure that the computers in an organization are working properly: · If you're not prepared to pay for adequate IT support, it's no wonder you lose so much time through computer problems.
WORD SETSaccess, verbaccess point, nounaccess time, nounaccounting system, accumulator, nounadd-on, nounADSL, nounaffective computing, nounAI, nounALGOL, nounalias, nounANSI, anti-spam, adjectiveanti-virus, adjectiveanti-virus software, nounAPL, nounapp, nounApple, Apple Macintosh, applet, nounapplication, nounapplication software, nounarcade game, nounarchitecture, nounarchive, nounarchive, verbarray, nounartificial intelligence, nounASCII, nounASIC, nounASP, nounassembly language, nounasynchronous, adjectiveAT&T, attachment, nounaudit trail, nounautomate, verbautomated, adjectiveautomation, nounavatar, nounB2B exchange, nounB2C, adjectiveB2E, adjectiveBabbage, Charles, backslash, nounbackspace, nounbackup, nounback-up copy, bandwidth, nounbar code, nounBASIC, nounbatch, nounbatch processing, nounbaud rate, nounBerners-Lee, Tim, bespoke, adjectivebeta test, nounBig Blue, bioinformatics, nounbiometric, adjectivebit, nounbitmap, nounBlackBerry, nounbloatware, nounblog, nounBluetooth, nounBMP, nounbond certificate, book entry, bookmark, nounbookmark, verbbook of final entry, nounbook of first entry, nounBoolean, adjectiveboot, verbbootable, adjectivebootstrapping, nounbot, nounbotnet, nounbps, brain dump, nounbroadband, nounbrown goods, nounbrowse, verbbrowser, nounbubble jet printer, nounbuddy list, nounbuffer, nounbuffer, verbbug, nounbulletin board, nounbundle, nounbundle, verbburn, verbbus, nounbusiness continuity services, nounbusiness continuity services, button, nounbyte, nounCabinet Office Briefing Rooms, cable modem, nouncache, nouncache, verbCAD, nounCAD/CAM, nounCAL, nounCalifornia, nounCALL, nounCAM, nounCambridge, Capita, caps lock, nouncapture, verbcapture, nouncard, nouncathode ray tube, nounCAT scan, nounCBT, nounCD-R, nounCD-ROM, nounCD-ROM drive, CDRW, nounCD-RW, nouncentral processing unit, nouncentral processor, nounCGI, nounCHAPS, character, nounchat room, nouncheat, nouncheckbox, nounchip, nounchip card, CIM, CIO, clerical assistant, click, verbclickable, adjectiveclient, nounclient machine, client-server, adjectiveclient/server architecture, clip art, nounclipboard, nouncloaking, nounclock cycle, nounclock speed, nounclone, nouncluster, nounCOBOL, nouncode, nouncoder, nouncom, Comdex, nouncommand, nouncomm port, comms, nouncompact disc, nounCompaq, compatibility, nouncompatible, adjectivecompatible, nouncompile, verbcompiler, nouncompress, verbcomputer, nouncomputer (industry) analyst, computer-aided, adjectivecomputer-aided design, nouncomputer-aided manufacture, computer-aided manufacturing, nouncomputer-assisted, adjectivecomputerate, adjectivecomputer-based training, computer-generated, adjectivecomputer-integrated manufacture, computerize, verbcomputer-literate, adjectivecomputer modelling, nouncomputer science, nouncomputer system, computer virus, nouncomputing, nounconcordance, nounconfiguration, nounconfigure, verbconnect, verbconnectivity, nounconsole, nouncontrol, nouncontrol key, nouncookie, nouncoordinate, nounCorel, corrupt, verbcounter, nouncourseware, nounCPU, nouncrack, verbcrack, nouncracker, nouncrash, verbcrash, nounCroft, Lara, cross-platform, adjectivecross-posting, nounCtrl, nouncursor, nouncut, verbcutover, nouncyber-, prefixcybercrime, nouncybernetics, nouncyberpunk, nouncybersickness, nouncyberspace, nouncyberterrorist, nouncyberwidow, noundata, noundata bank, noundatabase, noundatabase management, database management system, data capture, noundata centre, data dictionary, noundata encryption standard, noundata file, data interchange format file, data mining, noundata processing, noundata protection, Data Protection Act, the, Dateline, daytrader, nounday trading, nounDBMS, debug, verbdecision support system, decode, verbdecompress, verbdecrypt, verbdefault, noundefragment, verbDel, noundelete, verbdeletion, noundeliverable, noundematerialize, verbdemo, verbdemonstration version, denial of service attack, noundeselect, verbdesktop, noundesktop computer, noundesktop publishing, noundestination site, dialogue box, noundial-up, adjectivedigerati, noundigicam, noundigital nervous system, digital rights management, digital wallet, nounDilbert, direct access, noundirectory, noundisaster recovery, noundisc, noundisinfect, verbdisk, noundisk drive, noundiskette, noundisk operating system, display, noundisplay, verbdistributed processing, Dixons, dock, noundock, verbdocking station, noundocument, noundocument sharing, noundongle, nounDOS, noundot-matrix printer, noundouble click, verbdouble-click, verbdouble density, adjectivedown, adverbdownload, verbdownload, noundownloadable, adjectivedowntime, noundown time, downwardly compatible, adjectiveDP, noundrag, verbdrive, noun-driven, suffixdriver, noundropdown, noundrop down, noundrop-down menu, nounDTP, noundumb terminal, dump, verbdump, nounDVD, nounDVD-ROM, nounEasdaq, noune-book, noune-business, nounECN, noune-commerce, nouneditor, nounedutainment, noune-fatigue, nounE-FIT, nounEFTPOS, nounelectronic, adjectiveelectronic bill of lading, electronic cottage, nounelectronic data interchange, nounelectronic funds transfer, nounelectronic invoice, electronic mail, nounelectronic media, electronic publishing, nounelectronics, nounelectrosmog, nounEllison, Larry, email, nounemail account, embed, verbencrypt, verbend-to-end, adjectiveenter, verbenterprise application integration, nounentry, nounEPROM, noune-publishing, nounequipment leasing, erase, verbErnie, error, nounerror message, nounescape key, Ethernet, noune-ticket, nounE-ticket, nounexecutable, nounexecute, verbexecution, nounexit, verbexpansion card, nounexpansion slot, nounexpert system, nounexport, verbextension, nounextranet, nouneye scan, nounF2F, adjectivefabricator, nounfactory preset, nounfatware, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfield, nounfifth generation computer, file, nounfile manager, nounfilename, nounfile sharing, nounfile transfer, filing system, filter, nounfirewall, nounfirmware, nounfirst generation, nounfirst in, first out, nounfirst-person shooter, nounfive nines, nounfixed wireless, nounflash, verbflash, nounflash drive, nounflash memory, nounflatscreen, adjectiveflat screen, flip chip, nounfloor broker, floppy disk, nounfly-by-wire, nounfolder, nounfont, nounfooter, nounfootprint, nounforklift upgrade, nounformat, verbFortran, nounforum, noun404, adjectivefreeware, nounftp, nounfunction, nounfunctionality, nounfunction key, nounfungible, adjectivefuzzy logic, nounGame Boy, gameplay, noungamer, noungaming, noungarbage in, garbage out, Gates, Bill, gateway, nounghost, nounGIF, noungigabit, noungigabyte, nounGIGO, GIS, nounGlitter, Gary, global, adjectiveGLOBEX, nounGMS, nounGoogle, gopher, noungraphical, adjectivegraphical user interface, noungraphics, noungraphics card, noungraphic software, grid computing, noungroupware, nounGUI, nounhack, verbhack, nounhacker, nounhacktivist, nounhandshake, nounhard copy, nounhard disk, nounhard drive, nounhardware, nounhard-wired, adjectiveHawk, Tony, Hawking, Stephen, head, nounheader, nounhelp, nounhelp desk, nounhelp menu, help screen, nounHewlett Packard, hexadecimal, adjectivehigh-definition, adjectivehigh-level, adjectivehigh-level language, highlight, verbhome computer, home office, nounhome shopping, hookup, nounhook-up, nounhost computer, hot key, nounhot link, nounhot spot, nounHTML, nounhttp, hyperlink, nounhypertext, nounIBM, icon, nounICT, nounidentifier, nouniMac, nounimport, verbinbox, nounincremental backup, nounincubator space, industrial design, infect, verbinfected, adjectiveinformation exchange, information retrieval, nouninformation system, information technology, nouninfowar, nouninitialize, verbinkjet printer, nouninput, nouninput, verbinput/output, adjectiveinstall, verbinstaller, nounInstinet, Intel, intelligent terminal, interactive, adjectiveinteractive whiteboard, nouninterface, nouninterface, verbInternational Securities Exchange, nounInternet cafe, nounInternet Service Provider, interpreter, nounintranet, nouninvoke, verbIP address, nouniPod, nouniris scan, nounISDN, nounISP, nounIT, nouniterate, verbiTunes, iTV, nounJava, nounjob, nounjob bank, Jobs, Steve, joystick, nounJPEG, nounK, KB, keno, nounkey, nounkeyboard, nounkeyboard, verbkeyboarder, nounkeypad, nounkeystroke, nounkeyword, nounkilobyte, nounkit, nounkludge, nounknowledge base, Kraftwerk, LAN, nounlanguage, nounlaptop, nounlaser disk, nounlaser printer, nounlaunch, verbLCD, nounlight industry, nounlight pen, nounline printer, nounlink, verbLinux, nounLISP, nounlisting paper, listserv, nounload, verblocal area network, nounlog file, LOGO, nounloop, nounlow-level, adjectiveMac, nounmachine, nounmachine code, nounmachine language, machine-readable, adjectiveMacintosh, nounmacro, nounmagnetic disk, nounmagnetic media, nounmagnetic tape, nounmail, nounmail, verbmailbomb, nounmailbox, nounmailing list, nounmail merge, nounmainframe, nounmainframe computer, main memory, manual, adjectivemaximize, verbmegabyte, nounmemory, nounmemory address, memory bank, nounmemory card, nounmemory hog, nounMemory Stick, nounmenu, nounmessage, nounmetadata, nounmicro, nounmicrochip, nounmicrocomputer, nounmicroelectronics, nounmicroprocessor, nounMicrosoft, MIDI, nounmigrate, verbmigration, nounMillennium bug, minicomputer, nounminimize, verbmips, mission-critical, adjectiveMIT, mixer, nounmodel, nounmodel, verbmodelling, nounmodem, nounmodule, nounmonitor, nounMoore, Gordon, Moore's Law, nounmorphing, nounmotherboard, nounMotorola, mouse, nounmouse mat, nounmouse miles, nounmouse potato, nounMP3 player, nounMP4 player, nounMPEG, nounMSC, nounMS-DOS, multimedia, adjectivemulti-player gaming, nounmultiple applications, multiplexer, nounmultitasking, nounnagware, nounNasdaq, nounNASDAQ, Naseem, Prince, National Market System, nounNEC, nerd, nounnest, verbNetscape Navigator, network, nounnetwork, verbneural computer, nounneural network, nounneuroinformatics, nounnewbie, nounnew economy, nounNintendo, node, nounnoise, nounnotebook, nounnumber-cruncher, nounnumber crunching, nounobject, nounobject language, object-oriented, adjectiveOCR, nounOfex, nounoffice machinery, offline, adverboff-line, adjectiveonline, adjectiveonline catalogue, online updating, nounon-screen, adjectiveopen, verbOpen Group, the, open outcry, nounopen system, nounoperating system, nounoperation, nounoptical character recognition, nounoptical fibre, nounoption, nounorder, nounorganizing business, OSI, nounoutbox, nounoutput, nounoutput, verbover-the-counter dealing, over-the-counter market, over-the-counter share, over-the-counter stock, over-the-counter trading, overwrite, verbP2P, adjectivepackage, nounpacket, nounpacket-switching, nounpage, nounpage break, nounpalette, nounpalm phone, nounpalmtop, nounpaperless, adjectiveparallel data query, parallel port, parallel processing, nounPASCAL, nounpass-along, adjectivepassword, nounpaste, verbpasting, nounpatch, nounpause, verbPC, nounPC Card, nounPDA, nounPDF, nounPDF file, pen drive, nounPentium, peripheral, adjectiveperipheral, nounpersonal communicator, nounpersonal computer, nounpersonal electronic device, nounpersonal organizer, nounpetaflop, nounphishing, nounping, verbpiracy, nounpirate, verbpixel, nounplasma screen, nounplatform, nounplatform game, nounPlayStation, plotter, nounplug and play, nounplug-and-play, adjectiveplug-in, nounpointer, nounpop-under, nounpop-up, nounport, nounport, verbportable, adjectivepost, verbpost-industrial, adjectivePostScript, nounPowerPoint, nounprint, verbprinter, nounprintout, nounprint-out, nounprint preview, nounprocess, verbprocessing, nounprocessor, nounprogram, nounprogram, verbprogram file, programmable, adjectiveprogrammer, nounprogramme trading, programming, nounprogramming language, PROLOG, nounPROM, nounprompt, verbprompt, nounprotocol, nounPsion, pull down, nounpull-down, adjectivepull-down menu, nounpunched card, nounquantum computer, nounQuarkXPress, queue, nounqwerty, adjectiveRAM, nounrandom access memory, nounread, verbread only memory, read-only memory, nounread-out, nounread-write, adjectivereal-time, adjectivereboot, verbrecall, verbre-chip, verbrecord, nounrecord, verbrefresh, verbreload, verbremaster, verbremote access, nounremote control, nounremote working, nounreseller, nounreset, verbrespawn, verbretinal scanner, nounretrieval, nounretrieve, verbretry, verbreturn, nounright-click, verbrip, verbroad warrior, nounrobot, nounrollover, nounROM, nounRoute 128, nounrouter, nounroutine, nounRSI, nounRTF, nounrun, verbsalami slicing, nounSamsung, save, verbscalability, nounscalable, adjectivescan, verbscanner, nounscramble, verbscreen, nounscreen-based, adjectivescreen dump, nounscreensaver, nounscreen saver, nounscreenshot, nounscroll, verbscroll bar, nounscroll key, SCSI, nounSEAQ, search, nounsearch, verbsearchable, adjectivesearch engine, nounSEATS, nounsecurity rating, SEGA, self-healing, adjectivesend, verbserial port, server, nounserver farm, nounservice bureau, nounservice pack, nounSET, nounset-up, nounSFA, nounSGML, nounshareware, nounshift, nounshift key, nounshoot-'em-up, nounshopping bot, sig file, nounsilicon, nounsilicon chip, nounSilicon Fen, nounSilicon Glen, Silicon Valley, sim, nounSIMM, nounsimulation, nounSinclair, Sir Clive, single sourcing, skin, nounslo-mo, adjectivesmall office/home office, nounsmart, adjectivesmart bomb, nounsneakernet, nounsoft copy, nounsoftware, nounsoftware engineering, SoHo, SOHO, nounSonic the Hedgehog, sort, nounsoundcard, nounsource code, nounspace bar, nounspam, nounspeech recognition, nounspeech recognition software, speech synthesizer, nounspellcheck, nounspellchecker, nounspell-checker, nounspider, nounspider food, nounspim, nounsplit screen, nounspreadsheet, nounspreadsheet software, spyware, nounstandalone, adjectivestand-alone, adjectivestandby time, nounStarr Report, the, nounstarter pack, nounstart-up, nounstorage, nounstorage unit, store, verbstore-and-forward, nounstrategic information system, stream, verbstreaming, nounStreet Fighter, string, nounstylus, nounsubdirectory, nounsubroutine, nounsuite, nounSun Microsystems, sunrise industry, nounsupercomputer, nounsuperserver, nounsupport, verbsupport, nounswitching, nounsynchronous, adjectivesyntax, nounsynthespian, nounsystem, nounsystem administrator, nounsystems analyst, nounsystems programmer, system tray, nountab, verbtab key, nountab stop, nountag, nountag, verbtape, nountape drive, taskbar, nountechie, nountechnical support, nountechno-, prefixtechnocracy, nountechno-geek, nountechnophobe, nountechy, telecentre, nountelecommuter, nountelematics, nounteleprinter, nounteleworker, nountemplate, nounterabyte, nounteraflop, nounterminal, nountestdeck, nountext-to-speech, adjectivethird-generation, adjectivethird-party software, thumbnail, nountickbox, nountick box, nountime out, nountime-sharing, nountitle bar, nountoggle, nountoner, nountoolbar, nountoolbox, nounTOPIC, nountop-level domain, nountop ranking, nounTorvalds, Linus, Toshiba, Tottenham Court Road, touchpad, nountouch screen, nountrackball, nountransaction processing, transputer, nounTrojan horse, nountroubleshooter, nounTTS, Turing, Alan, tutorial, nounundo, verbuninstall, verbunique visitor, nounUnix, noununlisted share, unlisted stock, unrecoverable error, unzip, verbup, adverbupdate, nounupgrade, verbupload, verbupload, nounuptime, nounusability, nounUSB, nounUSB drive, nounuser-friendly, adjectiveuser group, nounuser interface, nounuser name, nounUS Robotics, utility, nounVActor, nounvalid, adjectivevalue-added reseller, vapourware, nounVDT, nounVDU, nounVGA, nounvideocard, nounvideo game, nounvideo snacking, nounviral marketing, nounvirtual, adjectivevirtual corporation, virtually, adverbvirtual memory, nounvirtual office, nounvirtual organization, virtual reality, nounvirus, nounvoice print, nounvoice recognition, wallpaper, nounWAN, nounWAP, noun-ware, suffixwar game, nounWAV, nounwearable, nounWeb 2.0, nounweb browser, nounweb crawler, nounweb design, nounweb development, web-enabled, adjectiveweb hosting, nounweb log, nounweb log file, wide area network, wi-fi, nounWi-Fi, nounwild card, nounwindow, nounWindows, Wintel, wipe, verbWiponet, nounwireless internet, wireless networking, nounWord, Wordperfect, word processor, nounworkspace, nounworkstation, nounWorld Wide Web, the, worm, nounWozniak, Steve, write, verbwrite-protected, adjectiveWYSIWYG, nounXbox, XML, nounY2K, nounYahoo!, zap, verbzip file, nounzombie, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs computer boffins a computer freak high-speed Internet access a glossy fashion magazine She’s the editor of a popular women’s magazine. computer modelling of the system She was staring at her computer monitor. a computer nerd computers which can be used by untrained operators a computer simulation used to train airline pilots
· Most people do jobs in which they have to use a computer.
(=start using it by typing a password)· Next time you log onto your computer, you will have to use a new password.
(=stop using a computer system that requires a password)
· Always switch off your computer at the end of the day.
(=make it start working)
(=close the programs and stop it working)
(=make it start working again)· The problem sometimes disappears if I restart my computer.
(=give it instructions so that it will do a particular job)
· This data is all held on a central computer.
· My computer takes ages to start up in the morning.
(=suddenly stops working)
(=is not working)
(=is working again after stopping working)
· You’ll need the appropriate software running on your computer.
computer + NOUN· Our office is installing a new computer system.
· Make sure your computer screen is at the right height.
· The computer keyboard is shaped to put less strain on your wrists.
(=a set of computers connected to each other)· A virus had infected the entire computer network.
(=a set of instructions stored inside a computer)· At school, we’re learning how to write simple computer programs.
(=computer programs)· Microsoft Corp is the world’s largest maker of personal computer software.
(=machines and equipment, not programs)· a shop that sells computer equipment
· Kids love playing computer games.
(=images created by computers)· There’s a massive market for high-speed computer graphics.
· the rapid progress in computer technology
(=the study of computers and what they can do)
· You can make a lot of money in the computer industry.
· He runs his own computer company.
· Technology now allows computer users to talk to each other over the Internet.
(=someone who writes the instructions a computer uses to do a particular job)
· You don’t need to be a computer expert to use the programme.
(=someone who tries to break into a computer system)
(=a system of instructions used to program a computer)
· CD ROMs store computer data.
(=a program that secretly destroys information stored on computers)· Computer viruses do a lot of damage every single day.
· The mistake was caused by a computer error.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=since computers became widely used)· the modern computer age
computer boffins· He started out working in the computer business.
· an international oil company
(=committed using computers)· It is usually companies that are the victims of computer crime.
(=kept on a computer)· Digital cameras transfer pictures and sound into computer data.
· Ageing computer equipment should be replaced, not upgraded.
· An on-board computer error meant that the plane’s systems shut down for a few vital seconds.
· Delete some of the old computer files and create some space on the hard drive.
a computer freak· He was up all night playing computer games.
high-speed Internet access a glossy fashion magazine She’s the editor of a popular women’s magazine. computer modelling of the system She was staring at her computer monitor. a computer nerd computers which can be used by untrained operators· The pictures were generated by a computer program.
a computer simulation used to train airline pilots· We’re looking for someone with good IT skills.
· He is the owner of a computer software company.
· the rapid development of computer technology in the 1950s and 1960s
· Computer users are being warned to look out for the virus.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· Microcomputers can not store as much data as the larger computers nor can they process it as quickly.· A large computer maker came to Professional Secretaries International because it was losing many of its best secretaries.· The Library carries out literature searches on behalf of staff, by interrogating large bibliographic databases which are mounted on very large computers.· The three companies are among the largest computer sellers in the country.· This was an integrated family of large computers with related software which would allow for convenient upgrading.· Therefore, they rely on large server computers on a network.· Obtain a manual describing the instruction set of a medium or large computer.· Cisco Systems, the world's largest computer network equipment maker, reported better than expected fourth-quarter profits.
· Can people ever run out of new uses for computers?· But another factor is that instruction manuals that usually accompany new computer hardware and software are difficult to understand.· His ideas for change would involve some regrouping of staff, and some need for training with new computer software.· When you bought that new computer a couple of years ago, you probably thought its 500-megabyte hard disk would last for ever.· Our success is based on making an organisation's use of new or existing computer systems efficient and effective.· Purchasers include the many thousands of people who bought new computers at Christmas that came pre-loaded with it.· But there are things that some people do without thinking-the ski trip, the new computer.
· An optional gateway function to other terminals and personal computers is included, as is a printing function.· Intel controls about three-fourths of the market for the main chips in personal computers.· The personal computer provides a window through which datasets can be explored for hidden and unexpected relations.· Mr Frankenberg became chief executive of Novell Inc., the second-largest personal-computer software company, 20 months ago.· It will also distribute Tandy's Victor Technologies personal computer line.· The money will be put towards the purchase of personal computers for running chemistry software applications.· It is based on personal computer architecture, and can be directly attached to the local network in a client-server architecture.· The Ni1000 can be combined with a personal computer for fast character recognition, Intel says.
NOUN· It should be noted however, that many computer applications may not require recognition of pen input.· After learning one computer application, she discovered that it was easy to learn more.· This means that the data analysis stage is as crucial as the implementation stage of the computer applications.· Structured documents messaging consists of the automated interchange of standardized and approved messages between computer applications, via telecommunications lines.· They have excelled in leading-edge technologies for military and computer applications.· The curriculum should include courses in office technology, accounting, business mathematics, computer applications, and business law.· It connects computer applications, merges reports, builds pictures, develops concepts.· Locally and nationally, the expanding software and computer applications industrial sector offers challenging and rewarding employment prospects.
· But to what extent to customers really tell a computer company all it needs to know?· The fit makes even more sense alongside the innumerable software and multimedia computer companies in Carlsbad.· A woman change master at a computer company began an important project this way.· Hoskyns had built up a computer company and been active in the Centre for policy Studies before joining Mrs Thatcher.· For jobs, this meeting would open the door to his next opportunity: the Next computer company.· But computer companies want faster chips, and faster means smaller.
· In 1996 desktop computer software will allow two-way conversations, bringing the technology to the mass market.· They paid for the desktop computer he uses to scan biographical data.· At first, I just ran the Equalizer program on a desktop computer.· The company expects the early versions of the chip will go into low-end desktop computers primarily sold outside the United States.· The desktop computer grew in power and user friendliness until it was increasingly hard to tell apart from the workstation.· According to Adkins, the on board computing power is about equivalent to the first small desktop computers.· Microsoft recently announced Video for Windows, which enables a desktop computer to display small video clips.
· For instance, the network will begin by offering a Web site to play computer games.· Haven is also putting in PlayStation 2 venues in response to pleas for more computer games.· Later, it will expand to include a radio talk show where players can talk about computer games.· Each mini roll is individually wrapped and features a character from the SuperMario computer game.· The museum car also features computer games and quizzes to test visitors' knowledge of train lore and station architecture.· Many applications of the technology are starting to emerge, divided between computer games, educational programs and professional uses.· They played computer games, partied together, had a lot of the same friends.
· Children from well-off families would rather play computer games than go outside.· Demos have been around as long as computer games.· We both read a great deal and play computer games.· Ann Chait remembers telling her sons Jon and David to stop playing computer games and get their homework done.· Arnie may not win many Oscars, but the big guy's action-packed movies sure make great computer games.· The children in particular had a great time with computer games, entertainers and bouncy castles to keep them occupied.· Haven is also putting in PlayStation 2 venues in response to pleas for more computer games.· Entertainment World run one of the biggest computer games clubs.
· Certainly there are commercially available recognition units which can be plugged into home computers but they are very unsophisticated.· The company said the multicasting also will include high-speed transmission of data to business and home computers.· The only editorial guideline was that the subject should have something to do with leisure software for home computers.· An example: Your home computer has a C: drive, as does your office computer.· Takagi was able to work on her home computer, she needed to concentrate.· One of the most powerful features of the current generation of home computers is their graphics.· Q.. We have a home computer and have just gone on-line.
· Its 25% net margin is bettered in the computer industry only by Intel, the world's biggest micro-processor maker.· Zygo, which makes laser-based measuring instruments used in the computer industry, fell 2 to 21.· Microsoft lowered its earnings forecast by 5-6 % after a wave of disappointing results from the computer industry.· The computer industry is determined to shape a market, substantially broader than that for computers-the success story of the 1980s.· Applications of expert determination in the energy and computer industries are set out in Chapter 7.· In recent years multimedia has taken on a negative connotation in the computer industry.· For example, the computer industry and telecommunications are now converging as technology advances.· Mr Gates realizes the dangers of government meddling in the computer industry, both for producers and consumers.
· Another 7 percent is contracted with independent software house, and computer makers provide the remaining 6 percent.· NatWest Securities raised its rating on the computer maker to accumulate from hold.· Its operating software costs almost nothing to market and sell; computer makers hammer on Microsoft's door to buy the stuff.· The relatively weak sales that many computer makers experienced in the 1995 Christmas season has caused nervousness in the industry.· The Cupertino computer maker is not alone in the burgeoning field, however.· An analyst at Salomon Brothers Inc. upgraded the rating on the computer maker to strong buy from buy.· Jobs co-founded Apple but left the Cupertino computer maker in a power struggle in 1984.
· The experiments will be linked to attempts to develop computer models which simulate object naming processes in humans.· Barnston reviewed many computer models developed over the years to forecast El Nino events.· This, too, is just like the biomorph computer model.· Indeed, some of the largest institutional money managers catering to wealthy individual investors advertise tax-related investment strategies based on computer models.· The resultant computer models are used in oil field development.· Of 13 computer models, eight anticipated moderate warming; two, weak warming; and three, no warming.· To investigate further the link between planning and language a computer model will be implemented.· We need better computer models and more reliable climate data before we take any drastic countermeasures. 3.
· There, the case for network computers is focused more on the desktop itself.· Neuroscience Network Projects: Scientists are increasingly turning to chemistry and biology to create new designs for neural network computer systems.· The problem with network computers is that they are no better than the networks they are connected to.· On Monday night, Ellison also made another pitch for his $ 500 network computer.· In principle, the idea of network computers is sound enough.· Companies such as Oracle are jumping on the bandwagon, too, with low-priced network computers.· In a few years it will be clearer whether specialized network computers really do offer any other advantages.
· Its SPARCbook 2 notebook computer is expected early next year.· The Presario 1000, a multimedia notebook computer.· GRiD also holds the Patent on the idea of a fold-up screen which is part of every laptop, or notebook computer.· Almost since the invention of the notebook computer, buyers have complained about its cost.· A new San Jose-based subsidiary of the huge company has begun shipping its first products: notebook computers aimed at business users.
· Those writing and developing computer software should distribute the computer programs in object code form only.· This has included buying both a computer program and flash cards that drill them on math facts.· The exclusion from patent of computer programs reflects international trends.· Very simply, these so-called models are computer programs that analyze a lot of meteorological information fed into them.· One day, the primary teacher guiding children through their instructional computer program may be able to prevent reading failure altogether.· In our last weeks before unemployment, several of us learned the Quark XPress computer program.· This fact has emerged during a pilot test of a new computer program developed by scientists for the Department of Transport.· In some respects, the decision strengthens copyright protection for computer programs.
· Applied mathematics and computer science are distinct disciplines, but they are now locked for ever in an inseparable embrace.· Both of these languages are capable of doing what you want and don't try to blind you with computer science.· Jef Raskin had degrees in computer science and philosophy.· Brailsford and Beach adopt a general view, regarding electronic publishing as the use of computer science and electronics to present information.· Other disciplines, such as philosophy, psychology, and computer science, sample freely from both traditions.· A first approach to an entity model for an academic department of computer science is given in Figure 3.1.· Seventh period Michael has computer science, primarily seen as a way to develop word-processing skills for college.
· A huge office, full of computer screens and flashing lights.· The software appears as a floating palette on the computer screen.· The others will cover such things as workplace conditions and the use of work equipment, with computer screens getting special attention.· Richard Chang slides an electronic pawn across the chess board on his computer screen.· Just above the milometer was a small computer screen, and Jack guessed that she would find that pretty disconcerting.· Too many hours in front of the computer screen can destroy physical fitness.· Breathing rhythm was established by the movement of a bar graph displayed on the computer screen.· He stared at the little green symbols trucking across the computer screen in front of him.
· The logical consistency and adequacy of the theory will then be tested by building computer simulation models of it.· Dawkins works out in some detail a computer program which mirrors this computer simulation of the development of the eye.· A number of exercises would be conducted using computer simulation, rather than actual troops.· His natural habitat is the graph, his occupation the computer simulation.· This can be established by programs in which the actual experimental apparatus is linked to a computer simulation.· This question can now be answered statistically by means of the process of computer simulation.· These are followed up by a short course on computer simulation in Physics for all students in third year.· Using both experimental studies and computer simulation, existing theories of face recognition and learning in general will be evaluated and developed.
· In 1996 desktop computer software will allow two-way conversations, bringing the technology to the mass market.· The Chicago Board Options Exchange computer software index was down 7. 5 %.· Firstly, it will disseminate these new procedures to the social science community by means of newsletters workshops and computer software.· The special nature of computer software and the fact that software is usually acquired by means of a licence have several legal implications.· The deals also illustrate businesses growing demand for products to help track accounting, manufacturing and human resource tasks with computer software.· His ideas for change would involve some regrouping of staff, and some need for training with new computer software.· But the addition of sophisticated computer software could extend those capabilities still further.
· They contain telephone numbers for classified computer systems.· Y., will provide the venture with its skills in integrating and running computer systems.· With automated bibliographic files and online catalogues, browsing has also been applied to searching in computer systems.· Supply Chain Management Until recently, these inventory management strategies were implemented through very expensive computer systems and private networks.· A sizeable computer system contract with Credit Suisse excited investors in electronics firm Rolfe & Nolan which jumped 12p to 235p.· He marched off to a local retailer and plunked down nearly $ 3, 000 for a new Power Macintosh computer system.· One way to help this process is to involve all staff affected by computer systems in the computing process.· The computer system had serious deficiencies.
· The radio waves, magnetic field and computer technology combine to produce vivid images of the body's soft tissue.· Another comparatively recent development is computer technology.· Throughout the 1960s, as technology, especially computer technology, developed, pressure built up in Parliament for legislative controls.· The nice thing about personal computer technology is that these kinds of wishes often come true.· On the face of it the comparison is almost ludicrous, so great has been the progress in computer technology.· The computer technology of the period was only powerful enough to do the calculations in two dimensions.· Advances in computer technology are now so fast only computers themselves can keep pace with the data.· He expects widespread usage of computer technology to be commonplace before that time.
· Newsletters produced by computer user groups and societies also offer useful information on software.· Farmington Hills, Michigan-based Compuware develops software products for mainframe computer users.· The virus utilities are a must for every computer user concerned with computer security.· But in the gray area of the Internet, activities that publishers call stealing are commonplace for many computer users.· Perhaps too, Land is right in suggesting that computer users should have been brought more into the argument.· In her study of 496 heavy computer users, she said pathological gambling is the closest type of addiction.· Few things are as instantly heart-stopping to a computer user as the time when his machine starts to behave erratically.· Buller said he and his partner believe there are now enough home computer users to make their service a viable business.
VERB· This may not be the right criteria to apply when buying a computer, but what else is an illiterate to do?· Purchasers include the many thousands of people who bought new computers at Christmas that came pre-loaded with it.· They are fast-moving, colourful, noisy, and as good if not better than anything you can buy for home computers.· During the holiday rush, Netcom experienced a crush of Internet users, many of them armed with newly bought personal computers.· When buying a new computer, the same model is usually available with a range of different monitors.· All three knew well that customers buying computers needed some way to make them work together.· The cash will be used to buy a computer which will be adapted for use by disabled children.
· This waybill is designed for computer use.· He approached it as if he were designing a new computer.· Teams are in hot competition to design computers that not only assist the study of nature, but are natural themselves.· In contrast, the Mac team was off in the ozone, designing a computer that fit their own woolly sensibilities.
· That current can be used by computer circuits without any further treatment.· But now he uses a computer to draw the designs, and the computer prints them out on canvas.· Whether the class moved to a special room in order to use the computer. 7.· Surveys show millions of workers use their office computers to play games, surf the Net or worse.· It has since been used on many small computers as a means of implementing a rich instruction set at a reasonable price.· That contrasts with three out of five Anglo children who use a computer at school.· The first major attempt to use computer animation in a feature film was largely down to the novelty of the medium itself.· They had little faith that the hoi polloi would very soon be using computers.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► oil-based/carbon-based/computer-based etc► entry level product/model/computer etc► computer literate/musically literate etc► palm-sized computer/PC/PDA
- It is seen as an effective means of business communication where relevant staff have access to a computer network.
- It believes that the new LightsOut software is the first unattended event monitoring program from a supplier of Unix-based fault-tolerant computers.
- The chips are targeted at embedded controls, portable and desktop computers, high-end fault-tolerant machines and supercomputers.
- It is immoral to do the ironing in front of the television when there is a good film on.
- Put three movie fans in front of the computer, start the game and quietly leave.
- She would install Hannah in front of the television and retreat to another room.
- Smoke could be seen seeping in front of the television camera.
- That night I cooked dinner and we ate in front of the television.
- Then she went back into the living room and sat in front of the television set without turning it on.
- Too many hours in front of the computer screen can destroy physical fitness.
- The high-performance cars are strictly for the racetrack ... and the message is, going too fast on the roads can kill.
- Under the month-long offer, basic models will be £200 cheaper, with the maximum discount on high-performance cars.
WORD FAMILYnouncomputercomputingcomputerizationverbcomputerize
an electronic machine that stores information and uses programs to help you find, organize, or change the information: a huge global computer network the latest computer softwareon computer The information is stored on computer.by computer Shoppers can send in their orders by computer and pick up their goods later.COLLOCATIONSverbsuse a computer· Most people do jobs in which they have to use a computer.log onto a computer (=start using it by typing a password)· Next time you log onto your computer, you will have to use a new password.log off a computer (=stop using a computer system that requires a password)switch a computer on/off· Always switch off your computer at the end of the day.start up/boot up a computer (=make it start working)shut down a computer (=close the programs and stop it working)restart/reboot a computer (=make it start working again)· The problem sometimes disappears if I restart my computer.program a computer (=give it instructions so that it will do a particular job)hold/store something on a computer· This data is all held on a central computer.a computer starts up/boots up· My computer takes ages to start up in the morning.a computer crashes (=suddenly stops working)a computer is down (=is not working)a computer is up (=is working again after stopping working)software/a program runs on a computer· You’ll need the appropriate software running on your computer.computer + NOUNa computer system· Our office is installing a new computer system.a computer screen/monitor· Make sure your computer screen is at the right height.a computer keyboard· The computer keyboard is shaped to put less strain on your wrists.a computer network (=a set of computers connected to each other)· A virus had infected the entire computer network.a computer program (=a set of instructions stored inside a computer)· At school, we’re learning how to write simple computer programs.computer software (=computer programs)· Microsoft Corp is the world’s largest maker of personal computer software.computer hardware/equipment (=machines and equipment, not programs)· a shop that sells computer equipmenta computer game· Kids love playing computer games.computer graphics (=images created by computers)· There’s a massive market for high-speed computer graphics.computer technology· the rapid progress in computer technologycomputer science (=the study of computers and what they can do)the computer industry· You can make a lot of money in the computer industry.a computer company· He runs his own computer company.a computer user· Technology now allows computer users to talk to each other over the Internet.a computer programmer (=someone who writes the instructions a computer uses to do a particular job)a computer expert· You don’t need to be a computer expert to use the programme.a computer hacker (=someone who tries to break into a computer system)a computer language (=a system of instructions used to program a computer)computer data· CD ROMs store computer data.a computer virus (=a program that secretly destroys information stored on computers)· Computer viruses do a lot of damage every single day.a computer error· The mistake was caused by a computer error.THESAURUSActions when using a computerstart up/boot up to make a computer start working: · I’m having problems starting up my computer.log on/in to start using a computer system by typing your name and password: · He logged on and read his emails.click on something to press a button on a computer mouse to choose a program, file etc from the screen: · When you click on the link, it sends you to the company’s website.install to add new software to a computer so that the software is ready to be used: · All users should install anti-virus software.download to move information, pictures, or music from the Internet onto your computer: · You can download MP3 files.upload to move information, pictures, or music from your computer to a different computer across the Internet: · Sites such as YouTube allow you to upload your own videos.open to make a file or program ready to use: · Open a new file and type in the information.scroll up/down to move information on a computer screen up or down so that you can read it: · Scroll down to read the questions and answers.enter to type information into a computer: · The program requires you to enter a password.delete to remove information from a computer: · I’ve deleted his email.· When you delete a file, it first gets moved to the recycle bin.cut and paste to remove information from one place and put it in another place: · Tutors are looking out for students who cut and paste their essays from the Internet.save to make a computer keep the work that you have done on it: · Make sure you save any work you do before you shut the computer down.close to stop having a file or program ready to use: · To close the window, click on the ‘X’ in the top right-hand corner of the screen.log off/out to stop using a computer system by giving it particular instructions: · I get an error message when I log off.shut down to make a computer stop working: · Employees should shut their computers down at the end of each day.restart/reboot to make a computer start working again: · Wait a few minutes before rebooting your computer.