A device capable of solving problems or manipulating data by accepting data, performing prescribed operations on the data and supplying the results of these operations. Various types of computers are: analog computer, digital computer, calculator.
n.: A device designed to speed and automate errors.
Electronic machine that accepts, processes, outputs and stores data. WWWebfx Home Page
a $2,000+ device which still can't produce the same video quality as a $100 television. Hopefully this will change...
(IEEE) (1) A functional unit that can perform substantial computations, including numerous arithmetic operations, or logic operations, without human intervention during a run. (2) A functional programmable unit that consists of one or more associated processing units and peripheral equipment, that is controlled by internally stored programs, and that can perform substantial computations, including numerous arithmetic operations, or logic operations, without human intervention.
An electronic device designed to accept data (input), perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed (processing), and supply the results of these operations (output). A digital computer processes data as numbers and includes mainframe computers, minicomputers, and microcomputers. In contrast, an analog computer represents data by measurable quantities, such as voltages. See also ANALOG, DIGITAL, LOCAL AREA NETWORK, MAINFRAME COMPUTER, MICROCOMPUTER, MINICOMPUTER, OFFICE AUTOMATION.
An electronic machine that receives, processes and presents data. A computer can be programmed to perform complicated tasks, like solving complex mathematical equations or controlling a flight simulator.
A machine capable of accepting data, performing calculations on, or otherwise manipulating that data, storing it, and producing new data.
Any device that takes input, applies rules to (processes) the input, and outputs the result.
as used for NMR, can be divided into central processing unit (CPU), consisting of instruction, interpretation and arithmetic unit plus fast access memory, and peripheral devices such as bulk data storage and input and output devices (including, via the interface, the spectrometer). Under software control, the computer controls the RF pulses and gradients necessary to acquire data, and process the data to produce spectra or images. (Note that devices such as the spectrometer may themselves incorporate small computers.)
programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data. Generally a PC in the machine shop.
an electronic device that processes information to perform or assist in the performance of a task; it requires digital data input and transmission and modification algorithms to perform numerical and logical calculations and to output the desired information type and content. device algorithm
A device which processes and stores information digitally.
An electronic device, operated under the control of instructions stored in its own memory unit, that can accept and process data, produce output and store the results.
an electronic device that executes the instructions in a program. A computer has four functions: inputs data, processes data, produces output, and stores results
a digital device that has a means for Input and Output to/from Storage, and can execute and operate upon the data placed in Storage; a computer executes instructions in Storage sequentially, but can alter the flow, i.e., branch, based upon the results of some comparison.
machine which can process data and output results in a manner which has been specified previously; frequently used to mean "electronic digital computer" A machine for transferring boring clerical operations into boring manual operations. Return analog computer computer in which numbers are represented, and calculations performed on them, by means of measuring processes (measurable, continuous signals such as voltages are used) digital computer computer in which arithmetic and logical operations are performed by counting processes on discrete signals (eg: electric impulses; unlike an analog computer, operating instructions may be supplied (as data) in advance
device that assembles, stores, correlates and otherwise processes information
A machine that processes words and numbers faster than a food processor can slice potatoes. Not particularly creative or intuitive, but very good at repetitive tasks.
A machine that can follow instructions to alter data and perform at least some operations without human intervention.
A programmable device that can store, retrieve, and process data. Computers can store pre-recorded lists of instructions, which we call programs. The computers brain is the microprocessor, which is capable of doing math, moving data around, and altering the data after storing it in binary code. Most computers have a fast, short-term storage medium and a slower, long-term storage medium. The faster storage medium, known as RAM, is used to store information temporarily while you work and run applications. The long-term, permanent storage is your hard drive. In order to feed the computer information and tell it how to process the data, you need input devices such as your mouse and keyboard. The monitor, or output device, displays the results.
Level: Component A computer is a programmable electronic machine or device used to perform high-speed mathematical or logical operations and to process information according to a well-defined procedure. See also: computer hardware
Any electronic, magnetic, optical or other high-speed data processing device or system which performs logical, arithmetic, and memory functions by manipulations of electronic, magnetic or optical impulses, and includes all input, output, processing, storage, computer software, or communication facilities which are connected or related to the computer in a computer system or computer network.
Technically, a computer is a programmable machine. This means it can execute a ...
Any device capable of accepting information, applying prescribed processes to the information, and supplying the results of these processes; sometimes, more specifically, a device for performing sequences of arithmetic and logical operations; sometimes, still more specifically, a stored-program digital computer capable of performing sequences of internally-stored instructions, as opposed to calculators on which the sequence is impressed manually (desk calculator) or from tape or cards (card programmed calculator).
Related to automation and electronic data processing. The Library of Congress commonly classes most computer-related books in HF5548, QA75-76, Z52, T385, and some TK ranges.
a machine for performing calculations automatically
an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
a big electrified rock, which is designed to pass voltages through various other devices (other rocks) and make alleged sense
a Binary machine deep inside
a box of electronics, but it's more than that
a calculator that can make decisions based on input
a complex device, and when you need help, you will have to call their toll free number
a complex machine, made up of several different subsystems that all interact with each other
a complex machine that contains many different components
a complex system with many vital components
a deterministic device, nothing more, nothing less
a device capable of performing a series of arithmetic or logic al operation s for a specific function
a device capable of processing data A datum is a statement accepted at face value (a "given")
a device capable of solving problems or manipulating data by accepting data, performing prescribed operations (mathematical or logical) on the data, and supplying the results of these operations
a device for automating production
a device for duplicating your mistakes - only faster
a device for making calculations or controlling operations that are expressible in numercial or logical terms
a device for rapidly creating highly accurate errors
a device for the entire family to use and should be located in a "public" area in the home, such as a family room, study or basement
a device, made of relays, or vacuum tubes, or transistors, or very large scale integrated circuits, that can accept as input a program to carry out any process that can be defined
a device that accepts data in a digital format and manipulates it to give an output
a device that can be used to magnify human productivity
a device that can input, process and output information
a device that captures and stores information in such a way that the information can be manipulated, ordered and made available for use external to the device itself
a device that computes, especially a programmable electronic machine that processes information
a device that has input , output , and a processor
a device that is used for saving a great deal of information
a device with a CPU, some
a digital device and it can use its own sensory systems-camera, microphone and so forth-in much the same way
a digital machine and thus stores a number as a series of ones and zeroes
a drum machine compared to a drum," he says
a dumb machine that cannot function without the detailed instructions of a program
a final state device, and it will always be
a "general-purpose machine that processes data according to a set of instructions that are stored internally either temporarily or permanently
a general-purpose machine to perform any algorithm
a general-purpose machine with which we engage to do some of our deepest thinking and analyzing
a good illustration of this in a man-made device
a hardware system consisting of a microprocessor and allied chips and circuitry, plus an input device keyboard, mouse, disk drive, an output device monitor, disk drive, and any peripheral devices printer, modem
a hugely complex whole and it operates as a unity
a left hand brain machine
a machine, and anyone can learn how to operate a machine
a machine, and a progamme is just an extended deductive argument
a machine, and from all indications its going to remain a machine
a machine, and it is bound to breakdown and fail
a machine and like all other machines is normally used because it performs specific tasks with greater accuracy and more efficiency than people
a machine, and like any other machine it requires some routine maintenance from time to time, a health check, a little housekeeping if you will
a machine built of millions of tiny switches called transistors , which have the property that they can be wired together in such a way that an output from one switch can turn another switch on or off
a machine capable of manipulating data in complex, programmable ways
a machine capable of processing data according to a program a list of instructions
a machine capable of undergoing complex calculations
a machine , composed of various bits of hardware
a machine for constructing mappings from input to output
a machine for manipulating data according to a list of instructions - a program
a machine for processing and storing information electronically
a machine for rearranging bits
a machine in which we measure time in very small increments
a machine that accepts data (in digital form) and manipulates it for some result based on a program (sequence of instructions)which describes how data is to be manipulated or processed
a machine that beautifully works with formally specified facts - often faster and more accurate than the human brains
a machine that can add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform other mathematical and logical functions on numbers
a machine that can be programmed to control symbols
a machine that can store and process data
a machine that follows instructions
a machine that handles patterns
a machine that input s (takes in) facts and information (known as data ), and then process es (does something to or with) it
a machine that is capable of performing repetitive logical and arithmetic operations on data and storing the results of those operations
a machine that lets you run programs
a machine that manipulates symbols according to a well defined set of rules
a machine that obeys instructions
a machine that processes data by giving information, and it performs certain operations on the given data and presents the results back
a machine that receives information, elaborates it and provides results Has a great importance in the exit and entrance tasks
a machine that receives instructions and produces a result after performing an appropriate assignment
a machine that receives, processes, and stores information electronically
a machine that stores knowledge in its memory, and does automated calculations on that knowledge
a machine used to perform high-speed, repetitive calculations
a machine which can accept data, process the data and supply the results
a machine which consists of physical equipment AND the equally important virtual machinery, the basis of which is the Operating System
a machine which contains cyberspace, which contains machines
a machine which is capable of physically representing coded information (numbers, words, or whatever) and which is further capable of manipulating those values in any combination or sequence one desires
a machine which is capable of storing a sequence of instructions and then executing them
a machine with an intricate network of electronic circuits that operate switches or magnetize tiny metal cores
a memory and a device to change the information in the memory
a modern manufactured device , with t he parts within it made by a number of different manufacturers
a multi-programmable, multi-function, multitasking device
a multi-purpose device, and you need to know what you want to do
an automatic electronic abacus
an eectronic machine that stores and handles large amounts of data
an electronic device capable of storing and manipulating data and instructions
an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its memory unit, that can accept data (input), process data arithmetically and logically, produce results (output) from the processing, and store the results for future use
an electronic device or machine that is used to perform calculations or other processing assignments at a speed that surpasses human ability
an electronic device that accepts and processes information mathematically or logically according to programmed instructions
an electronic device that accepts data, manipulates/processes the data and produces information
an electronic device that can receive a set of instructions or program and the carry out this program by performing calculations on numerical data or by compiling and correlating other forms of information
an electronic device that has the ability to store, retrieve, and process data, and can be programmed with instructions that it remembers
an electronic device that operates under the control of a set of instructions that is stored in its memory unit
an electronic device that processes information and converts it into information people can use
an electronic device that stores, retrieves, and processes data, and can be programmed with instructions
an electronic device that takes in input in a variety of forms and gives output in a format understandable to humans
an electronic device used to process data, converting it into information that is useful to people
an electronic device, which is used to accept, store, retrieve and process the data
an electronic device which I that processes information
an electronic device which processes data at an extremely high rate of speed
an electronic device which stores and processes information
an electronic, digital device that stores and processes information
an electronic machine that carries out complex calculations, deals with numerical data and with the storage and rapid retrieval of stored items of information
an electronic machine that changes input in the form of some result
an electronic machine which can solve mathematical problems at very high speeds
an electronic machine which processes information
an electronics in U, cylindrical and of notebook
an engineering device, primarily an electronics product
an expensive (and heavy) piece of precision electronics, one whose performance is negatively impacted by the accidental introduction of nacho cheese in the open CDRom drawer
an incredibly stupid device
an information-processing machine that works by converting all kinds of information into binary numbers (ones and
an information retrieval system, and all of its information is stored as numbers
an operational device meant to be used for multitasking
a personally-owned device just as any other, and deserves legal protection
a physical device existing in the real world, subject to errors, wear and tear, finiteness, and the actual laws of physics themselves, that progresses through a series of steps to execute the algorithm
a physical object, but to describe its operations, one does not describe the vibrations of the electrons in its transistors, but rather the levels of organization of its on/off flip/flops
a programmable device that can Choose
a programmable electronic machine, it only feed on what you put into it
a programmable electronic machine that performs high-speed mathematical or logical operations or that assembles, stores, correlates, or otherwise processes information
a set of electronical components with a software that we commonly call an Operating System (OS) and it primarily runs Windows
a sophisticated computing machine, and since its beginning it has evolved into being much else
a system that collects, processes, outputs, and stores information
a truly wondrous machine, but the brain that conceived of and planned such a machine is far more wonderful, a truly small and exquisitely designed mechanism
a turing machine - programs are logically equivalent to maths, and that is why they should remain unpatentable
a vast network of electronic circuits, some of which store information and others of which make selections, move information around and modify it
a way better writing machine than a typewriter, but the world was so much more tactile in those days
a collection of electronic parts put together so that the computer can run software programs that perform certain tasks. A computer takes input, manipulates data, stores data, and displays data.
A multi-function electronic device that can execute instructions to perform a task.
A machine capable of following instructions to alter data in a desirable way and to perform at least some of these operations without human intervention. Computers represent and manipulate text, graphics, symbols and music, as well as numbers.
A machine that receives, stores, manipulates, and communicates information and/or instructions. Computers can be broadly categorized into three groups: (1) mainframe computers, (2) minicomputers, (3) microcomputers, also called "home computers@, "personal computers", and "business computers".
A machine capable of accepting data, performing calculations on or otherwise manipulating those data, storing those data, and producing new data.
In pure terms a computer is the microprocessor that processes data. In fact, a computer is not useful unless it has peripherals attached to it including input, output, and auxiliary storage devices.
An electronic, magnetic, optical, or other processing device or system that performs logical, arithmetic, memory, or storage functions. It includes personal computers, notebooks, LAN servers, minicomputers and mainframes or any storage facility or communications facility that is directly related to or operated in conjunction with that device or system.
An electronic device that performs high speed calculations or logical operations in order to manipulate text, audio, or other data using programs via user input.
("computer board", "computer shape") Many top shapers now use highly accurate machines to cut blanks into near-ready shapes, or "pre-shapes". These are driven by computer programs which use data from the shapers' prototype designs (see "plug"). The computer has reduced man-hours on a shape job to as little as 15 minutes.
A programmable, electronic device that accepts data input, performs operations on that data, and presents and stores the results.
Instrument of torture. The first computer was invented by Roger "Duffy" Billingsly, a British scientist. In a plot to overthrow Adolf Hitler, Duffy disguised himself as a German ally and offered his invention as a gift to the surly dictator. The plot worked. On April 8, 1945, Adolf became so enraged at the "Incompatible File Format" error message that he shot himself. The war ended soon after Hitler's death, and Duffy began working for IBM. CPU: Central propulsion unit. The CPU is the computer's engine. It consists of a hard drive, an interface card and a tiny spinning wheel that's powered by a running rodent - a gerbil if the machine is a 386, a ferret if it's a 486 and a ferret on speed if it's a Pentium.
An electronic device that can store, retrieve, organize, and process information according to a user's specifications. Unlike other electronic devices, a computer is designed to be able to execute an indefinite number to tasks.
A data processor that can perform substantial computation, including numerous arithmetic or logic operations, without intervention by a human operator during the run. A central processing unit, with main storage, input/output channels, control units, direct access storage devices, and input\output devices connected to it.
A machine that includes a central processing unit, which performs calculations; a display, for communicating information to the user ; and input devices (often a keyboard and mouse) to allow the User to enter information.
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programmable machine comprised of hardware, including electronic components for the storage and manipulation of digital signals and devices for storing, inputting and displaying digital information.
Many top shapers now use highly accurate computer driven machines to cut blanks into near ready shapes. These "pre shapes" have reduced the man hours required to shape a board to as little as 15 minutes.
A personal electronic computing device, irrespective of design, whether stand-alone or used in a network environment, to which an Authorized User has direct or indirect access. The definition of a computer does not include (a) an electronic computing device (also known as a “server”) that provides services, resources, and data to client electronic computing devices and/or workstations or (b) a network device with limited computing resources (also known as a “thin client”).
An electronic device for computation, record keeping, communication, etc. [D02501] RMW
Before 1945: a person who did calculations. After 1945: a machine capable of the four operations of arithmetic, automatic storage and retrieval of intermediate results, and automatic input and output, all directed by a control unit. The modern definition is a machine which can manipulate symbolic information in any combina- tion or way one desires, and which contains an internally stored program, which the machine may also manipulate if desired.
Simply put, this is anything that inputs data, processes it in some way, and outputs it.
a programmable machine that inputs, processes and outputs data
a device that monitors nitrogen in the body during a dive through mathematical algorithms. The device allows divers to multilevel dive and extend bottom time beyond what a dive table allows.
Electronic device that can perform high-speed arithmetic and logical operations. The computer is made up of the processor, memory, input/output, disk storage, and software. Close Window
A programmable machine which has two principal characteristics: (1) It responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined manner. (2) It can execute a prerecorded list of instructions (a program).
An electronic device for the storage and processing of information.
Advanced electronic calculator (the hardware) capable of running programs (the software). Consists of a number of electronic and electro-mechanical parts that can be replaced, up-graded and supplemented to enhance the computers performance (ability to calculate faster).
An electronic device that can store large amounts of information and be given sets of instructions to organize and use information quickly.
A machine for performing operations on numeric or symbolic data. Nowdays the term usually refers to digital computers capable of being instructed by stored programs. See also Algorithm, Hardware, Software.
A machine that processes information, usually in the form of numeric data.
OR machine OR workstation -- "computer" for desktops and laptops -- "workstation" or "machine" for high-end systems
Any machine that accepts input (from a user), processes the input, and produces output in some form.
Any machine that accepts structured input, processes it according to prescribed rules and produces the result as output.
An electrical machine system capable of accepting data in symbolic form and processing them. The results are normally produced as output in some form.
A machine that can be programmed to manipulate symbols. Computers can perform complex and repetitive procedures quickly, precisely and reliably and can quickly store and retrieve large amounts of data.
A device or system that is capable of carrying out a sequence of operations in defined manner. The operations are frequently numeric computations or data manipulations, but also include data input and output.
An electronic device which stores and processes data following instructions which are also stored in its memory (and can therefore easily be changed). computer algebra the use of computer programs which automate algebra ic transformations, e.g. MACSYMA, Maple, Mathematica.
an electronic piece of equipment with the capabilities of receiving instructions, numerical data, and queries; processing the data; and providing solutions. Page 307
programmable machine. The two principal characteristics of a computer are: It responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined manner. It can execute a prerecorded list of instructions (a program).
An electronic device either worn on the wrist or console mounted which constantly displays information such as current depth, maximum depth, dive time and remaining no stop time. It can also calculate the decompression requirements for the dive and provide other information such as temperature ascent rates etc...
computer is a machine that carries out long and detailed lists of instructions called programs.
General computing. A programmable machine.
Any electronic device which uses digital logic. All computers share certain features: input and output data storage calculation
A computer is a machine for manipulating data according to a list of instructions.
