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View synonyms for computing

computing

[ kuhm-pyoo-ting ]

noun

  1. the use of a computer to process data or perform calculations.
  2. the act of calculating or reckoning.


computing

/ kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ /

noun

  1. the activity of using computers and writing programs for them
  2. the study of computers and their implications


adjective

  1. of or relating to computers

    computing skills

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Word History and Origins

Origin of computing1

First recorded in 1640–50; compute + -ing 1

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Example Sentences

In his 1950 paper “Computing Machinery and Intelligence,” Turing asked, “Can machines think?”

Augmented reality has been a staple of science fiction since the dawn of computing.

A look at what to expect in telecom and computing for the coming year.

Prior to joining i2, Mr. Griffin was President and CEO of the Knowledge Computing Corporation.

The accelerating power of computing processing underlies much of the progress.

The earnings of a workman are the basis for computing the amount of compensation he is to receive for an injury.

Long division ought to be easy and interesting for a child who knew that it was something used in computing batting averages.

We heard some mathematical member of the company computing the number of years of missionary service the family had rendered.

Whether you have raised the poultry yourself or have purchased it in the market, use the market price in computing your costs.

We have no basis for computing the ages that shall be requisite to make amends there for wanton failure here.

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