compute
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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to reckon; calculate.
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to use a computer or calculator.
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Informal. to make sense; add up.
His reasons for doing that just don't compute.
noun
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Outer space is vast beyond compute.
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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.
adjective
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
- computability noun
- computable adjective
- computably adverb
- computist noun
- miscompute verb
- precompute verb
- recompute verb (used with object)
- uncomputable adjective
- uncomputableness noun
- uncomputably adverb
- uncomputed adjective
Etymology
Origin of compute
First recorded in 1375–1425, for an earlier sense; 1580–90 compute for def. 6; (for the verb) from Latin computāre, from com- com- + putāre “to think”; (for the noun) late Middle English from Middle French from Late Latin computus “calculation, number,” noun derivative of computāre; count 1, putative
Example Sentences
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The application claims "orbital data centres" are the most cost and energy-efficient way to meet the growing demand for AI computing power.
From BBC
It also provides quantum computing systems, software, and services.
From Los Angeles Times
“We’re trying to build infrastructure at a pace the world has never seen before. I cannot deliver enough compute. Nobody can get enough infrastructure.”
From Barron's
His application stated that he planned to “help China to have computing power infrastructure capabilities that are on par with the international level,” prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times
Demand for AI cloud computing is insatiable in the near term, and they want Microsoft to strike while the iron is hot.
From Barron's
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