computing

[ kuhm-pyoo-ting ]

noun

1. the use of a computer to process data or perform calculations.
2. the act of calculating or reckoning.

computing

/ kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ /

noun

1. the activity of using computers and writing programs for them
2. the study of computers and their implications

adjective

1. of or relating to computers

   computing skills

Word History and Origins

Origin of computing¹

First recorded in 1640–50; compute + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Moreover, the methods require significant computing power and can take weeks to months, depending on the complexity of the constituent molecules.

From Science Daily

One tornado in “Twisters” probably took as much computing power as we used to make the whole of the first “Twister.”

From Los Angeles Times

Folt said she was proud of her work to expand programs in computing, health sciences, athletics, financial aid and student well-being.

From Los Angeles Times

The work "invites viewers to reflect on the god-like nature of AI and computing while considering the ethical and societal implications of these advancements", the robot said.

From BBC

He became interested in computing while in the Royal Air Force in the 1980s and went on to learn several programming languages.

From BBC

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