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Computing

/kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/ · noun

Meaning

(literally) The process or act of calculation..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (literally) The process or act of calculation.
  2. The use of a computer or computers.
  3. The study of computers and computer programming.
  4. present participle and gerund of compute

Example Sentences

Home computing includes children accessing information for educational purposes, parents accessing information for recreational purposes, users working from home, retired people 'silver surfers' that use computers for keeping in touch via e-mail, the Internet and through possible on-line clubs and societies.
This course will cover several major fields of computing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does computing mean?

Computing means (literally) The process or act of calculation..

What is a synonym for computing?

Common synonyms include computation, reckoning.

What is the opposite of computing?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use computing in a sentence?

Home computing includes children accessing information for educational purposes, parents accessing information for recreational purposes, users working from home, retired people 'silver surfers' that use computers for keeping in touch via e-mail, the Internet and through possible on-line clubs and societies.

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