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

Although practical uses have not yet been developed, these systems are considered promising for future technologies such as quantum computing and advanced data storage.

From Science Daily

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

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