compute /kəm-pūtˈ/

1. To calculate, esp with a computer
2. To estimate

computabilˈity noun

computable /komˈ or -pūtˈ/ adjective

Calculable

comˈputant, comˈputātor or comˈputist noun

A person who calculates

computāˈtion noun

1. The act of computing
2. (a) calculation
3. An estimate
4. Arithmetic

computāˈtional adjective

Involving calculation

comˈputative (or /-pūtˈ/) adjective

Of or relating to computation

computˈer noun

1. An electronic machine for carrying out complex calculations, dealing with numerical data or with stored items of other information, also used for controlling manufacturing processes, or co-ordinating parts of a large organization
2. A calculator
3. A person who computes

computˈerate adjective

Computer literate

computereseˈ noun (facetious)

1. Computer language
2. The jargon used by people who deal with computers

computerizāˈtion or computerisāˈtion noun

computˈerize or computˈerise transitive verb

1. To bring computer(s) into use to control (a process, an operation, or a system of operations formerly done by manual or mechanical means)
2. To process (data) by computer

computˈing noun

The use of computers

computational linguistics singular noun

The application of computers to the analysis of language, esp artificial intelligence

computed axial tomography scanner or computerized axial tomography scanner noun

A machine which produces X-ray pictures of cross-sections of the body with the assistance of a computer (abbrev CAT or CT scanner)

computer-aided design noun

The process of design using computer technology, eg the use of a computer terminal to manipulate, select and store data and as a draughting board (abbrev CAD)

computer-aided diagnosis noun (medicine)

The use of computer technology to aid in the diagnosis of disease, such as imaging and scanning techniques, probability-based data systems and pattern recognition systems

computer-aided learning noun

A tutorial method using a computer to teach, question and assess a student

computer-aided manufacturing noun

A system of integrating various aspects of a manufacturing process using computers (abbrev CAM)

computer code noun

Another name for machine code (see under machine)

computer conferencing noun

A facility whereby individuals at widely scattered locations can communicate interactively using interconnected computer terminals

computer crime or computer fraud noun

Crime such as embezzlement committed through the manipulation of company finances, etc by computer

computer dating noun

The meetings arranged by an agency that matches seemingly compatible couples by using personal details held on computer

computer-friendˈly adjective

Suitable for use with computers

computer game noun

1. A game that can be played on a personal computer, the player(s) attempting to manipulate moving images on the screen by operating certain keys, a control pad or joystick
2. A video game

computer graphics plural noun

Diagrammatic or pictorial matter produced by computer, on a screen or in printed form

computer language noun

A system of alphabetical or numerical signs used for feeding information into a computer, a programming language

computer literacy noun

computer literate adjective

Competent, or fully versed, in the use of computers

computer-readˈable adjective

Able to be read and understood by computers

computer science noun

The sciences connected with computers, eg computer design, programming, data processing, etc

computer scientist noun

computer virus see under virus

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