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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I couldn’t dictate it beyond my initial outline thoughts, because I find that I can’t replicate my best writing voice while speaking into a phone or computer.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

Experts say a child can take their phone or computer into their room and spend hours with a recruiter or pre-made content online.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The computer wizards also added actions the puppets couldn’t pull off, like eating.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

IBM’s goal is to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer by the end of the decade.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

“Not quite,” said Alex, turning on the computer.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

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