computer

/kəmˈpjuːtə/ /kəmˈpjutɚ/

Meanings

noun

A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.

Examples :

"My uncle is a computer for our family; he's always calculating budgets and costs. "

noun

(by restriction) A male computer, where the female computer is called a computress.

Examples :

"The computer in the lab is a powerful machine, a male computer, while the one in the library is a computress. "

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noun

A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media.

Examples :

"My computer is used for writing my school essays and researching online. "

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Related Words

researching verb

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/ /riˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/

To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.

"She is researching different types of dogs to help her family choose the best pet. "

restriction noun

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/

The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

"The school's new restriction on cell phone use during class improved student focus. "

computations noun

/ˌkɑːmpjəˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌkɑːmpjʊˈteɪʃənz/

The act or process of computing; calculation; reckoning.

"The accountant spent the entire afternoon doing computations to prepare the company's taxes. "

operations noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃənz/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The method by which a device performs its function.

"The washing machine's operations include filling with water, washing, rinsing, and spinning. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

programmable noun

/pɹəʊˈɡɹæməbəl/

A calculator that allows the user to write programs.

""My math teacher said a programmable is allowed on the advanced calculus test, but no internet access devices are permitted." "

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

employed verb

/ɛmˈplɔɪd/

To hire (somebody for work or a job).

"Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic."

calculating verb

/ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

calculations noun

/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act or process of calculating.

"The engineer needed to perform many calculations to design the bridge. "

manipulating verb

/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪɾɪŋ/

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

"The toddler was happily manipulating his building blocks, stacking them and knocking them down. "

mathematical adjective

/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

Of, or relating to mathematics

"a mathematical problem"