computer
kəmˈpjuːtər
computer: electronic device for storing and processing data
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Definition of computer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyelectronic device for storing and processing data
  • She bought a new computer to improve her work efficiency..
electronic device PC
2.
mathematicsDatedperson who computes or calculatesDated
  • In the early 20th century, a computer referred to a person who performed calculations..
calculator reckoner
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  • computer: electronic device for storing and processing data
    electronic device for storing and processing data

Expressions with computer

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enthusiast who loves learning about computers
She's a computer junkie, always exploring new software.
fault in programs, devices or systems causing unexpected trouble
A computer bug crashed the app right before the demo.
not working because it is turned off or powered down
The computer's down because I turned it off last night.
humorous phrase for unhelpful customer service relying on computers
I asked for a refund, but the computer says no.
in the underlying software or hardware
The program runs smoothly under the computer hood.
bring personal laptop to an event
The workshop requires you to bring your own computer.

Origin of computer

Latin, computare (to calculate)

Terms with computer included in their meaning

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picture making
visual likeness of something, created by art, camera, or computer
computer
on-screen icon to perform an action
technology
personal computer small and light for lap use
email
electronic messages sent over a computer network
technology
hand-held device for computer control
computer
small portable computer
PCacr.
acr: personal computer
computer designed for use by one person at a time
technology
store data on a computer or other device

Examples of computer in a sentence

  • He uses a computer for all his graphic design work.
  • The computer was responsible for all the calculations.
  • She worked as a computer before machines took over.

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  1. French:ordinateur, calculateur, ...
  2. German:Computer, ...
  3. Italian:calcolatore, computista, ...
  4. Spanish:ordenador, calculador, ...
  5. Portuguese:computador, calculador, ...
  6. Chinese:计算机, 计算员, ...
  7. Japanese:コンピュータ, 計算者, ...
  8. Arabic:حَاسُوب, حَاسِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחְשֵׁב, מְחַשֵּׁב, ...
  10. Russian:компьютер, вычислитель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:комп'ютер, людина, яка рахує, ...
  12. Hindi:कंप्यूटर, गणक, ...
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