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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This is particularly important for niche jobs like computer programming or even AI-related jobs, because companies often may overpay because they need the position filled as soon as possible.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"If you want to run digital biology, no problem. If you want to do seismic processing, no problem. You want astrophysics, no problem," Huang added, calling it "an incredible computer".

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Kids of the firm’s client base of founders and business owners have heard from peers including entrepreneur Zach Dell, the son of billionaire computer pioneer Michael Dell, and investor and Walmart heir Lukas Walton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Washington has been trying to stop Chinese firms buying the high-end computer chips needed to develop key AI technology.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I open my computer and search for list poems, and tons of examples come up.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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