com|put|er

com|put|er
com|put|er «kuhm PYOO tuhr», noun.
1. a machine which computes, especially an electronic machine that solves complex mathematical problems in a very short time when given certain information: »

Computers the size of a matchbox that do the work of a packing case full of normal electronic equipment (Newsweek).

2. one skilled in computing, or a thing that computes.
com|put´er|like´, adjective.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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