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

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A computer screenshot taken on board by the crew member who contacted the ITF appears to give instructions on how to fake the ship's location, a process known as spoofing.

From BBC

The engineer told Ford they were using Ford’s hands-free driving system, BlueCruise, which puts computers in charge of the truck’s speed and steering.

From The Wall Street Journal

Math, computer science and engineering are the top three fields of study for international students.

From The Wall Street Journal

What YouTube is selling "is the ability to watch something essentially for free on your computer, on your phone, on your iPad," Li insisted.

From Barron's

Approximately 30% of all Business Development Company portfolios consist of loans to software and computer services firms.

From Barron's

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