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computers

/kəmˈpjuːtəs/

Meanings
  • noun

    An electronic device that manipulates information, or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data.

    - "The computer is a powerful tool used for various tasks such as calculations, data processing, and communication."
    - "The computer industry is constantly evolving with new technologies and innovations."
    - "Computers have become an essential part of our daily lives."
  • verb

    The process of using a computer to perform calculations, data processing, or other tasks.

    - "I will be computing the tax returns for the next few hours."
    - "The computer is currently computing complex mathematical equations."

Pronunciation
  1. /kəmˈpjutɚs/



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Synonyms

'puter , box , calculator , machine , processor
Rhymes
Words rhyming with computers
encoder , ranger , danger , stranger
Variants
List of all variants of computers that leads to same result
computer , computerdom , computerdoms , computerless , computerlike , computers , analog computer , analog computers , digital computer , digital computers , home computer , home computers , hybrid computer , hybrid computers , personal computer , personal computers , quantum computer , quantum computers , quantum computing , tablet , tablet computer , tablet computers , tablets
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

computers, computing, computerised, computerisedly


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'computer' comes from the Latin word 'computare', which means 'to calculate'. The first electronic computers were developed in the mid-20th century.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The first electronic computer was built in 1946 by John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert.

  2. The term 'bug' in computing refers to an error or mistake in a program.

  3. The first computer virus was created in 1982 by a student named Fred Cohen.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Artificial Intelligence: A field of computer science that focuses on creating intelligent machines that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as learning and problem-solving.

  2. Database: A collection of data that is organized for easy access and retrieval. Databases are used to store and manage large amounts of data in a structured way.

  3. Software: A set of instructions that tell a computer what to do. Software includes applications, operating systems, and utilities.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Computers have had a significant impact on culture, from the early days of computing in literature and science fiction, to their role in modern art, music, and entertainment. They have also changed the way we communicate and connect with each other.

How to Memorize "computers"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize a computer, visualize a desktop with icons for common applications such as a web browser, email client, and text editor.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'computer' with the image of a person sitting at a desk, typing on a keyboard and looking at a monitor.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Have Long Tails' to remember the order of the keys on the home row of a keyboard: Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Tab.


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