Computer

[kɔmˈpjuːtɐ] m -s, =

gen.

computer (Any device capable of processing information to produce a desired result. No matter how large or small they are, computers typically perform their work in three well-defined steps: accepting input, processing the input according to predefined rules (programs), and producing output. There are several ways to categorize computers, including class (ranging from microcomputers to supercomputers), generation (first through fifth generation), and mode of processing (analog versus digital))

econ.

electronic computer

meas.inst.

computing machine; calculating machine

microel.

digital computer

opt.

computing machine (s. a. Rechner)

Computer- m

computer; computer-aided

computer [kɔmˈpjuːtɐ] m

econ.

computerised system

Computer adj.

comp., MS

machine (A computer, either physical or virtual, capable of processing information to produce a desired result)

Computer

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Computer abbr.
gen.	computer; computers
automat.	calculator
comp., MS	computer
econ.	PC
meas.inst.	computing machine; calculating machine
microel.	digital computer
opt.	computing machine
Computer- abbr.
IT	computer


Jargon abbr.
gen.	jargon; slang; cant; common technical language