computer

noun
UK: /kəmˈpjuː.tər/
US: /kəmˈpjuː.t̬ɚ/

  1. An electronic device that can store, organize, and find information, solve problems, and control other equipment.

    1. I use a computer at school to do my homework. [ ] [ ]
    2. Modern computers are capable of performing incredibly complex calculations at high speed. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who performs mathematical calculations, especially with a machine.

    1. My grandmother was a computer during World War II, calculating missile trajectories. [ ] [ ]
    2. Before electronic devices became commonplace, a 'computer' was a job title held by many women. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

workstation laptop processor desktop pc
computer verb

  1. To use a computer for a specific task.

    1. I need to computer the results of the survey. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is working to computerize its entire inventory management system. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "computer" in English means: An electronic device that can store, organize, and find information, solve problems, and control other equipment., A person who performs mathematical calculations, especially with a machine..

The phonetic transcription of "computer" is /kəmˈpjuː.tər/ in British English and /kəmˈpjuː.t̬ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "computer": workstation, laptop, processor, desktop, pc.

Example usage of "computer": "I use a computer at school to do my homework.". More examples on the page.