Pronunciation: /kəmˈpjuːt/
noun a calculation or reckoning
A1 I use a calculator to compute simple math problems.
A2 Students are learning how to compute basic arithmetic operations.
B1 The software program can quickly compute large amounts of data.
B2 Scientists rely on powerful computers to compute complex simulations.
C1 The algorithm was designed to efficiently compute the most optimal solution.
C2 Quantum computers have the potential to compute at speeds unimaginable with traditional computers.
verb to calculate or reckon a figure or amount
A1 I can compute simple math problems in my head.
A2 Students are expected to compute the area of a rectangle in this lesson.
B1 The computer program computes the average of the numbers entered.
B2 Engineers use advanced software to compute the stress on a bridge.
C1 Financial analysts compute complex algorithms to predict market trends.
C2 Scientists compute the trajectory of a comet using sophisticated mathematical models.
formal The computer is able to compute complex mathematical equations in a matter of seconds.
informal My phone can compute how much tip to leave at a restaurant.
slang I don't know how to compute the answer to that question.
figurative She had to compute the best way to approach the situation before making a decision.
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