compute

verb
UK: /kəmˈpjuːt/
US: /kəmˈpjuːt/

  1. To find an answer using math or a computer.

    1. I can compute the total cost quickly.
    2. The computer can compute complex calculations in seconds so compute average for me.

  2. To use a computer to perform mathematical calculations, process information, etc.

    1. We use computers to compute large amounts of data.
    2. Engineers must compute precise measurements before constructing a bridge so they use high performance computer.

Synonyms

count reckon estimate figure calculate
compute noun

  1. An act of calculating something, especially using a computer.

    1. The compute took only a second.
    2. This compute job on the server is taking far too long and I don't know why.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "compute" in English means: To find an answer using math or a computer., To use a computer to perform mathematical calculations, process information, etc..

The phonetic transcription of "compute" is /kəmˈpjuːt/ in British English and /kəmˈpjuːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "compute": count, reckon, estimate, figure, calculate.

Example usage of "compute": "I can compute the total cost quickly.". More examples on the page.