computer

[kuhm-pyoo-ter] / kəmˈpyu tər /

NOUN

data processing machine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

PC data processor desktop computer personal computer

STRONG

CPU central processing unit device handheld computer laptop machine mainframe micro microcomputer mini minicomputer notebook notebook computer processor tablet

WEAK

abacus artificial intelligence brain electronic brain number cruncher thinking machine

Example Sentences

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Naveed Hasan is a computer programmer, a parent and a member of Panel for Education Policy, an oversight board for New Yorks' public school system.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The broadest category of high-tech employment, including software development and computer design, totaled 2.37 million jobs in May.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Musk showed his talents for entrepreneurship early, going door-to-door with his brother selling homemade chocolate Easter eggs and developing his first computer game at the age of 12.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Because photonic chips can be manufactured at wafer scale using methods similar to those employed for computer chips, more than 1,000 laser cavities could potentially be produced simultaneously.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Gabi and I are huddled together in the computer room.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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