compute

Meanings

• Verb

  To perform an calculation or a series of calculations, especially by a computer.

  - "The computer computes complex mathematical equations."
  - "The scientist computes the data to find the average temperature."

• Verb

  To determine or estimate the value, quantity, or extent of something.

  - "The accountant computes the taxes for the company."
  - "The chef computes the ingredients for the recipe."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with compute
compute , cruelty , mute , recital , utility

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Variants

List of all variants of compute that leads to same result
compute , computed , computes , computing , pre-compute , pre-computed , pre-computes , pre-computing , precompute , precomputed , precomputes , precomputing

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Etymology

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The word 'compute' comes from the Latin word 'computare', which means 'to count together'.

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Trivia

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1. The first electronic digital computer was built in 1936 by Konrad Zuse.

2. The term 'computer' was first used to describe people who performed calculations before the invention of electronic computers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Algorithm: An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing a task. Computing involves using algorithms to perform calculations.

2. Data processing: Data processing is the manipulation of data to extract meaningful information. Computing is the process of performing data processing tasks using a computer.

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Culture

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In literature, 'compute' is often used in the context of science and mathematics. For example, in Isaac Asimov's 'Foundation' series, the characters frequently use 'compute' to refer to complex mathematical calculations.

How to Memorize "compute"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'compute', imagine a computer processing data and performing calculations. Visualize the input data being transformed into output data through a series of calculations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'compute' with the idea of performing calculations, especially with the help of a computer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-M-P-U-T-E' to remember the meaning of 'compute': Count, Operate, Manipulate, Process, Understand, Transform, and Evaluate.

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