computing

American  

[kuhm-pyoo-ting] / kəmˈpyu tɪŋ /

noun

1. the use of a computer to process data or perform calculations.

2. the act of calculating or reckoning.

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computing British  

/ kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ /

noun

1. the activity of using computers and writing programs for them

2. the study of computers and their implications

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adjective

1. of or relating to computers

   computing skills

Etymology

Origin of computing

First recorded in 1640–50; compute + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

U.S. tech firms, with tens of billions of dollars available for computing power, maintain a slight edge over Chinese rivals, according to Epoch AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

The shakeup comes as cloud computing and artificial intelligence have become priorities at Microsoft, driving revenue growth but also massive spending on infrastructure to power the technology.

From Barron's

GE Vernova supplies power generation equipment, and demand for electricity is growing faster than it has in decades due to the explosion in AI computing.

From Barron's

To expand its potential market, Google is increasing its financial support to a network of data-center partners that can provide computing power to a broader swath of customers, people familiar with its plans said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is pushing for India to become a global AI power, said Thursday that advanced computing systems "must become a medium for inclusion and empowerment".

From Barron's

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