adjective
Uncommon
computed
kuhm-PYOO-tihd
Computed (adjective) means Worked out by calculation rather than measured directly. Example: “The computed average was slightly higher than the actual measurements.”
adjective
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Worked out by calculation rather than measured directly.
"The computed average was slightly higher than the actual measurements."
How to use computed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishArrived at through calculation, not direct measurement.
Common pairings
computed value
computed tomography
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Rhymes for computed
muted
routed
diluted
reputed
sprouted
disputed
polluted
convoluted
undisputed
attributed
distributed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “computed” mean?
The word “computed” means worked out by calculation rather than measured directly. In plain terms, arrived at through calculation, not direct measurement.
How do you pronounce “computed”?
“Computed” is pronounced kuhm-PYOO-tihd (/kəmˈpjuːtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “computed” in a sentence?
Here is “computed” used in a sentence: “The computed average was slightly higher than the actual measurements.”
What part of speech is “computed”?
“Computed” is an adjective.
Is “computed” a common word?
“Computed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
