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Noun (2 meanings)
1. a machine for performing calculations automatically.
computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
computer is a type of:
- machine (noun) - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
types of computer:
- Turing machine (noun) - a hypothetical computer with an infinitely long memory tape
- analog computer, analogue computer (noun) - a computer that represents information by variable quantities (e.g., positions or voltages)
- digital computer (noun) - a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits
- home computer (noun) - a computer intended for use in the home
- node, client, guest (noun) - (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
- number cruncher (noun) - a computer capable of performing a large number of mathematical operations per second
- pari-mutuel machine, totalizer, totaliser, totalizator, totalisator (noun) - computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
- predictor (noun) - a computer for controlling antiaircraft fire that computes the position of an aircraft at the instant of a shell's arrival
- server, host (noun) - (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
- web site, website, internet site, site (noun) - a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web
computer is a part of:
- platform (noun) - the combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system
parts of computer:
- busbar, bus (noun) - an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits
- cathode-ray tube, CRT (noun) - a vacuum tube in which a hot cathode emits a beam of electrons that pass through a high voltage anode and are focused or deflected before hitting a phosphorescent screen
- central processing unit, CPU, C.P.U., central processor, processor, mainframe (noun) - (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing
- chip, microchip, micro chip, silicon chip, microprocessor chip (noun) - electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit
- computer accessory (noun) - an accessory for a computer
- computer circuit (noun) - a circuit that is part of a computer
- data converter (noun) - converter for changing information from one code to another
- disk cache (noun) - a cache that stores copies of frequently used disk sectors in random access memory (RAM) so they can be read without accessing the slower disk
- diskette, floppy, floppy disk (noun) - a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit
- hardware, computer hardware (noun) - (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
- keyboard (noun) - device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like
- memory, computer memory, storage, computer storage, store, memory board (noun) - an electronic memory device
- monitor, monitoring device (noun) - display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor
- peripheral, computer peripheral, peripheral device (noun) - (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer
computer is derivationally related to:
- to calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure (verb) - make a mathematical calculation or computation
- to computerize, computerise (verb) - store in a computer
- to computerize, computerise (verb) - provide with computers
- to cybernate, computerize, computerise (verb) - control a function, process, or creation by a computer
Domain of synset - TOPIC:
- computer science, computing (noun) - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
Member of this domain - TOPIC:
- alpha test (noun) - (computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer
- to back up (verb) - make a copy of (a computer file) especially for storage in another place as a security copy
- beta test (noun) - (computer science) a second test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by an outside organization
- compatible (adjective) - capable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification
- computer science, computing (noun) - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
- console (noun) - a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system)
- data structure (noun) - (computer science) the organization of data (and its storage allocations in a computer)
- digital communication, data communication (noun) - electronic transmission of information that has been encoded digitally (as for storage and processing by computers)
- faceplate (noun) - a protective covering for the front of a machine or device (as a door lock or computer component)
- format, formatting, data format, data formatting (noun) - the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing)
- incompatible (adjective) - incapable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification
- interconnection (noun) - (computer science) the act of interconnecting (wires or computers or theories etc.)
- module (noun) - computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware)
- outage (noun) - a temporary suspension of operation (as of computers)
- pass (noun) - one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer)
- plotter (noun) - an instrument (usually driven by a computer) for drawing graphs or pictures
- scratchpad (noun) - (computer science) a high-speed internal memory used for temporary storage of preliminary information
- slot, expansion slot (noun) - (computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board
- throughput (noun) - output relative to input
- up (adjective) - (used of computers) operating properly
- visual display unit, VDU (noun) - (British) British term for video display
2. an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines).
computer is a type of:
- expert (noun) - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
types of computer:
- adder (noun) - a person who adds numbers
- number cruncher (noun) - someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculations
- statistician, actuary (noun) - someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)
- subtracter (noun) - a person who subtracts numbers
computer is derivationally related to:
- to calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure (verb) - make a mathematical calculation or computation
- to calculate, estimate, reckon, count on, figure, forecast (verb) - judge to be probable
- to cybernate, computerize, computerise (verb) - control a function, process, or creation by a computer