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computer  

  ( computers    plural  ) A computer is an electronic machine that can store and deal with large amounts of information.      n-count   also by/on N  
The data are then fed into a computer..., The car was designed by computer.     
    personal computer  


computer game        ( computer games    plural  ) A computer game is a game that you play on a computer or on a small portable piece of electronic equipment.      n-count  
computer-literate     
If someone is computer-literate, they have enough skill and knowledge to be able to use a computer.      adj   (=computerate)  
We look for applicants who are numerate, computer-literate and energetic self-starters.     
personal computer        ( personal computers    plural  ) A personal computer is a computer that is used by one person at a time in a business, a school, or at home. The abbreviation PC is also used.      n-count  
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adj.
with advanced skills in the use of computers
n.
coffee shop used as an office especially using internet connection with your laptop computer
n.
installation of programs on a computer without the user's explicit consent or aknowledgement


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