ordinateur — meaning in English
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English meaning
- computer noun An electronic device that processes data, runs programs, and carries out calculations — from a desktop or laptop to the machine running behind a phone app.
Senses
ordinateur is used for these senses in English:
- computer A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media. [from 20th c.]
computer — full definition
- noun An electronic device that processes data, runs programs, and carries out calculations — from a desktop or laptop to the machine running behind a phone app.
- noun (dated) A person whose job was to carry out mathematical calculations by hand, before machines took over the role.
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