computer

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 Adjective 1.5 See also 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Verb 2.2.1 Conjugation 2.3 See also

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[edit] Etymology

to compute + -er

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• (RP) IPA: /kəmˈpjuːtə/
• (US) IPA: /kəmˈpjutɚ/
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}
• Rhymes: -uːtə(r)

[edit] Noun

computer (plural computers)

1. A programmable device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly.
2. A person employed to perform computations.

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1. of or relating to computer

• Computer interface

1. based on computer

• A computer game

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From Latin computāre (“‘to compute, sum up’”).

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computer

1. (old) to compute

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• supputer