Babbage

[bab-ij]

noun

1. Charles, 1792–1871, English mathematician: invented the precursor of the modern computer.

Babbage

/ ˈbæbɪdʒ /

noun

1. Charles 1792–1871, English mathematician and inventor, who built a calculating machine that anticipated the modern electronic computer

Babbage

1. British mathematician who is considered a pioneer of computer science. In 1837 Babbage described an idea for the analytical engine, a machine that could be programmed with punched cards to perform complex calculations. Although Babbage never finished building the analytical engine, his idea is recognized as the forerunner of the modern computer.

Example Sentences

It included George Stephenson, Charles Babbage, Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing and Sir Demis Hassabis, with dozens of UK start-up companies from every corner of the country listed.

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Ransomware is the most significant cyber-crime threat we face, says Mr Babbage.

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Mr Babbage says he would also discourage victims from paying ransoms.

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James Babbage, the NCA's director general of threats, described 'com' networks as "the online equivalent of urban street gang committing crimes to make money cause fear and harm and gain notoriety".

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James Babbage, the director general for threats at the NCA, described sextortion as a "callous crime".

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