COMPUTING

calculation, computation, computing

(noun) the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

computing (usually uncountable, plural computings)

(literally) The process or act of calculation.

The use of a computer or computers.

The study of computers and computer programming.

Synonyms

• (process or act of calculation): computation, reckoning; see also calculation

Verb

computing

present participle of compute

Source: Wiktionary


COMPUTE

Com*pute", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Computed; p. pr. & vb. n. Computing.] Etym: [L. computare. See Count, v. t.]

Definition: To determine calculation; to reckon; to count. Two days, as we compute the days of heaven. Milton. What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted. Burns.

Syn.

– To calculate; number; count; recken; estimate; enumerate; rate. See Calculate.

Com*pute", n. Etym: [L. computus: cf. F. comput.]

Definition: Computation. [R.] Sir T. Browne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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