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- pronunciation:
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pyut
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
computes, computing, computed |
| definition 1: |
to calculate by mathematical operations.
Now we'll compute the score and see who actually won.When I computed the difference between how much money I was making and how much I was spending, I realized I was in trouble.- synonyms:
- calculate, figure
- similar words:
- cipher, count, estimate, reckon
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| definition 2: |
to determine by using a computer.
He found a good software program to help him compute his taxes. |
| related words: |
balance, calculate, divide, enumerate, multiply, number, put, sum, tally, total |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to calculate an amount.
- synonyms:
- calculate, figure
- similar words:
- cipher, reckon
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| definition 2: |
to use a computer.
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| related words: |
divide, multiply, tally |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
calculation or reckoning.
- synonyms:
- calculation, reckoning
- similar words:
- computation
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| derivations: |
computable (adj.), computability (n.) |
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