compute

American  

[kuhm-pyoot] / kəmˈpyut /

verb (used with object)

computed, computing

1. to determine by calculation; reckon; calculate.

   These early astronomers computed the period of Jupiter's revolution.

   Synonyms:

   figure, count, estimate

2. to determine by using a computer or calculator.

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verb (used without object)

computed, computing

1. to reckon; calculate.

2. to use a computer or calculator.

3. Informal. to make sense; add up.

   His reasons for doing that just don't compute.

noun

1. computation.

   Outer space is vast beyond compute.

2. 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

1. 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.

compute British  

/ kəmˈpjuːt /

verb

1. to calculate (an answer, result, etc), often with the aid of a computer

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noun

1. calculation; computation (esp in the phrase beyond compute )

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

It will also make chips optimized for use in space, where SpaceX is planning to deploy massive numbers of satellites capable of handling AI computing tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Towering Inference: The undisputed AI king is confronting a sea change in computing as “inference” emerges as a more significant demand center than training AI models.

From The Wall Street Journal

These structures, small enough to fit on the tip of a pin, are already used in technologies for computing, sensing, and high-speed data transmission.

From Science Daily

Traffic has increased eightfold over roughly the last two months, requiring it to constantly bring more computing power online.

From The Wall Street Journal

AI computing campus in Lanarkshire, part of a "growth zone" which CoreWeave says will be "one of the most advanced AI sites anywhere in the world".

From BBC

Related Words

• figure out
• gauge