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noun
A machine for performing calculations automatically.
synonyms: computer, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system.
is a specific kind of: machine.
is a broader term that covers: analog computer, analogue computer | digital computer | home computer | client, guest, node | number cruncher | pari-mutuel machine, totalisator, totaliser, totalizator, totalizer | predictor | host, server | Turing machine | internet site, site, web site, website.
has as a part: bus, busbar | cathode-ray tube, CRT | C.P.U., central processing unit, central processor, CPU, mainframe, processor | chip, micro chip, microchip, microprocessor chip, silicon chip | computer accessory | computer circuit | data converter | disk cache | diskette, floppy, floppy disk | computer hardware, hardware | keyboard | computer memory, computer storage, memory, memory board, storage, store | monitor, monitoring device | computer peripheral, peripheral, peripheral device ... show more.
is a part of: platform.
domain category: computer science, computing.
domain member category: interconnection | console | faceplate | module | plotter | scratchpad | expansion slot, slot | throughput | VDU, visual display unit | data structure | alpha test | beta test | data communication, digital communication | data format, data formatting, format, formatting | printout | read-out, readout | pass | outage | back up | compatible | incompatible | up ... show more.
derivation: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out | computerise, computerize, cybernate | computerise, computerize | computerise, computerize.
Dutch: computerPolish: elektroniczna maszyna licząca
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