compute
to determine by calculation; reckon; calculate: These early astronomers computed the period of Jupiter's revolution.
to determine by using a computer or calculator.
to reckon; calculate.
to use a computer or calculator.
Informal. to make sense; add up: His reasons for doing that just don't compute.
computation: Outer space is vast beyond compute.
the processing, memory, and storage resources required for a computer, network, or program to function: To meet today's business demands, you need a solid foundation of compute.
relating to or comprising the processing, memory, and storage resources required for a computer or program to function: The system uses intelligent load balancing so as to maximally utilize the available compute power.
Origin of compute
1Other words for compute
Other words from compute
- com·put·a·ble, adjective
- com·put·a·bil·i·ty [kuhm-pyoo-tuh-bil-i-tee], /kəmˌpyu təˈbɪl ɪ ti/, noun
- com·put·a·bly, adverb
- com·put·ist [kuhm-pyoo-tist, kom-pyoo-], /kəmˈpyu tɪst, ˈkɒm pyʊ-/, noun
- mis·com·pute, verb, mis·com·put·ed, mis·com·put·ing.
- pre·com·pute, verb, pre·com·put·ed, pre·com·put·ing.
- re·com·pute, verb (used with object), re·com·put·ed, re·com·put·ing.
- un·com·put·a·ble, adjective
- un·com·put·a·ble·ness, noun
- un·com·put·a·bly, adverb
- un·com·put·ed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for compute
/ (kəmˈpjuːt) /
to calculate (an answer, result, etc), often with the aid of a computer
calculation; computation (esp in the phrase beyond compute)
Origin of compute
1Derived forms of compute
- computable, adjective
- computability, noun
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