computer

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Synonyms: computor, compute, commuter, computed, compter, computes, computar, computex, compeer, commute, compete

Antonyms: computor, compute, commuter, computed, compter, computes, computar, computex, compeer, commute, compete

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q68}} A [[programmable]] electronic [[device]] that performs [[mathematical]] [[calculation]]s and [[logical]] [[operation]]s, 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. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
2. {{senseid|en|person who computes}} {{lb|en|mostly|historical}} A [[person]] [[employ]]ed to perform [[computation]]s; one who [[compute]]s. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To use a computer.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To send via computer.
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To transfer onto a computer; to [[computerize#Verb|computerize]].

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