Pronunciation

/kəmˈpjuːtər/

Definitions

• Noun: A general-purpose electronic device that performs data processing and storage tasks, typically using a microprocessor as its core component. It can perform various functions, such as running software, connecting to networks, and manipulating information. For example: “The computer is an essential tool for modern work.”
• Verb: To use or operate a computer, typically to access information or perform tasks. For example: “She spends her day computerizing financial records.”
• Pronoun: Referring to a computer when its specific name is not needed. For example: “Everyone should save their work before computer crashes.”

Phrases

• “Computer literacy” refers to the ability to use computers effectively.
• “Computer science” is the academic discipline studying computers and computation.
• “Computer virus” is a malicious software designed to spread and cause harm to a computer system.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She sat down at her desktop computer to start working on the project.”
• Verb: “He’s proficient in computer programming languages like Python and Java.”
• Pronoun: “It took me a while to figure out how to computerize this old database.”

Synonyms

• Desktop
• Laptop
• Machine
• Digital device
• Computing platform
• Electronic data processor

Antonyms

• Analog (referring to non-electronic devices)
• Non-digital
• Pre-computer era technology