computing

American  

[kuhm-pyoo-ting] / kəmˈpyu tɪŋ /

noun

1. the use of a computer to process data or perform calculations.

2. the act of calculating or reckoning.

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computing British  

/ kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ /

noun

1. the activity of using computers and writing programs for them

2. the study of computers and their implications

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adjective

1. of or relating to computers

   computing skills

Etymology

Origin of computing

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

Example Sentences

Companies rely on a massive trove of data to train and maintain AI systems, increasing the demand for data centers that house computing equipment.

From Los Angeles Times

Their genomes are often up to twice the size of the human genome, which requires advanced technology and significant computing power to analyze.

From Science Daily

These microscopic machines could also assemble ultra-precise data storage systems and computing devices at the nanometer scale.

From Science Daily

As interest in quantum materials grows, nanomaterials like MXenes are gaining attention for their ability to improve computing power and data storage.

From Science Daily

Oracle is one of the largest tech companies in the world and it offers software and cloud computing infrastructure to other companies.

From BBC

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