計算手 — 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
計算手 is used for these senses in English:
- computer (now, rare, chiefly, historical) A person employed to perform computations; one who computes. [from 17th 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.