computing
kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ
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Definition of computing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
general processTECH.the use or operation of computersTECH.
  • She studied computing at the university..
information technology
2.
technologyTECH.the activity of writing programs for computersTECH.
  • Computing involves creating software to solve problems.
coding programming

Adjective

technologyTECH.related to computers or their useTECH.
  • The computing device was essential for the project.
digital
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programmable electronic equipment that runs commands and handles data
The lab bought a computing device to run complex simulations.
use of portable devices to access and process digital information anywhere
Mobile computing has changed how people work outside the office.
set of hardware software and settings where computer programs run
The new application was tested in a secure computing environment.
physical devices used to process data or run programs
The company upgraded its computing equipment to handle larger databases.
linked hardware and programs that handle information and share resources
Our company upgraded its computing system to speed up data work.
use of computers and software to support work in large organizations
She built her career in enterprise computing for international manufacturing companies.

Origin of computing

Latin, computare (to calculate)

Terms with computing included in their meaning

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technology
mobile phone with advanced computing and connectivity features
technology
send a file with a message in computing
technology
preset or automatic in computing
technology
instance of scanning in computing
computing
put information into a computer memory
computing accessory
pad for placing and moving a computer mouse
computing
key for switching between fields in forms
wearable computing
wrist-worn digital device with apps and extra features beyond time display

Examples of computing in a sentence

  • The history of computing dates back several decades.
  • She pursued a career in computing after college.
  • Computing has revolutionized the way we work.
  • The computing power of the new laptop is impressive.
  • Advancements in computing technology are rapid.

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  1. French:informatique, programmation, ...
  2. German:Computerbetrieb, Computer-, ...
  3. Italian:computazione, informatico, ...
  4. Spanish:informática, informático, ...
  5. Portuguese:computação, informático, ...
  6. Chinese:计算, 计算机的, ...
  7. Japanese:コンピューティング, コンピュータ関連の, ...
  8. Arabic:حوسبة, حاسوبِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִחְשׁוּב, מַחְשׁוּבִי, ...
  10. Russian:вычислительная техника, вычислительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обчислювальна техніка, обчислювальний, ...
  12. Hindi:कंप्यूटिंग, संगणकीय, ...
compute
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Definition of compute - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
calculationtr.calculate using a computer or manuallytr.
  • She can compute the total cost quickly.
calculate reckon
2.
mathematicstr.estimate or calculate somethingtr.
  • We need to compute the total cost of the project..
calculate reckon
3.
logicintr.make sense in a logical wayintr.
  • His explanation doesn't compute with the facts.
calculate figure reckon

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.computational processing power in computersTECH.
  • The new software requires a lot of compute.
calculation computation processing
2.
mathematicscalculation or computation in complex tasks
  • The problem was beyond compute for the old system.
calculation computation
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does not make sense or is not logical
His explanation does not compute with the facts.
does not make sense or is not logical
That explanation doesn't make sense, it doesn't compute!

Origin of compute

Latin, computare (to calculate)

Examples of compute in a sentence

  • They need to compute the data before the meeting.
  • Can you compute the distance between the two cities?
  • They need to compute the risks before investing.
  • That theory simply does not compute.
  • The timeline computed once we found the missing email.
  • The device's compute is impressive for its size.

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  1. French:calculer, calcul, ...
  2. German:berechnen, Rechenleistung, ...
  3. Italian:calcolare, risorse di calcolo, ...
  4. Spanish:calcular, capacidad de cómputo, ...
  5. Portuguese:calcular, capacidade de processamento, ...
  6. Chinese:计算, 计算能力, ...
  7. Japanese:計算する, 計算能力, ...
  8. Arabic:حَسَبَ, قدرة الحوسبة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְחַשֵּׁב, כֹּחַ מִחְשׁוּב, ...
  10. Russian:вычислять, вычислительная мощность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обчислювати, обчислювальна потужність, ...
  12. Hindi:गणना करना, कंप्यूट, ...
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