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

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

Altman has said that the deals put the startup on the hook for $1.4 trillion in computing commitments—more than 100 times the revenue it was on pace to generate last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company has already raised tens of billions to cover the enormous computing costs of training its AI systems, and to retain the top researchers in a competitive market for hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal

Microsoft’s shares declined despite exceeding sales and earnings forecasts, due to softer growth in its cloud computing division.

From Barron's

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