computer
Electronic data processor
A computer is a machine that processes information according to programmed instructions.
Originally the word meant a person who performs calculations—a sense now obsolete.
Modern computers range from pocket-sized smartphones to warehouse-scale data centers.
My computer crashed and I lost an hour of work.
She's good with computers.
Portable hinged computer
- desktopPrimary computer interface
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- serverOne who attends tables
- workstationTechnical computing system
monitor · keyboard · mouse · printer · scanner · webcam · router · modem
Computer's primary circuit platform
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
- harddriveMagnetic data storage device
- CPUMain computing chip
GPU · SSD · chipset · transistor · circuit · semiconductor · heatsink · BIOS
Symbolic communication system
- syntaxRules for arranging words
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- debuggingError removal from programs
- compilingGathering into unified whole
variables · functions · loops · classes · objects · recursion · IDE · python
Interconnected computer systems
- ethernetWired networking standard
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- modemDigital-to-analog signal converter
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
TCP · IP · bandwidth · server · cloud · firewall · VPN · download
Systematic operation on data
- calculationMathematical problem-solving process
- binaryConsisting of two parts
- dataFacts for analysis
- runtimeProgram execution duration
memory · storage · bandwidth · throughput · latency · parallel · multithreading · virtualization
Primary computer interface
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- menuList of available dishes
- toolbarSoftware button strip
cursor · folder · file · browser · taskbar · notification · widget · touchscreen
Finite problem-solving procedure
- chatbotConversational AI program
- dataminingExtracting patterns from datasets
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- modelRepresentation or paradigm
GPT · inference · classification · LLM
laptop
Portable hinged computer
workstation · monitor · keyboard · mouse · printer · scanner · webcam · router · modem · peripheral
motherboard
Computer's primary circuit platform
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- RAMTemporary data storage hardware
- harddriveMagnetic data storage device
CPU · GPU · SSD · chipset · transistor · circuit · semiconductor · heatsink · BIOS · firmware
code
Symbolic communication system
- syntaxRules for arranging words
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- debuggingError removal from programs
compiling · variables · functions · loops · classes · objects · recursion · IDE · python · java
internet
Interconnected computer systems
- ethernetWired networking standard
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- modemDigital-to-analog signal converter
protocol · TCP · IP · bandwidth · server · cloud · firewall · VPN · download · upload
processing
Systematic operation on data
- calculationMathematical problem-solving process
- binaryConsisting of two parts
- dataFacts for analysis
runtime · memory · storage · bandwidth · throughput · latency · parallel · multithreading · virtualization · batch
desktop
Primary computer interface
toolbar · cursor · folder · file · browser · taskbar · notification · widget · touchscreen · GUI
algorithm
Finite problem-solving procedure
- chatbotConversational AI program
- dataminingExtracting patterns from datasets
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
model · GPT · inference · classification · LLM
- computersdesktop, desktops, laptop, laptops, PC
- elettronicasmartphone, tablet, laptop, stereo, radio
- Innovationselectricity, steam engine, printing press, telephone, telegraph
- officedesk, desk job, desks, desk lamp, desk lamps
- productsappliances, automobiles, cars, clothing, electronics
- purchasesbook, clothing, groceries, food, shoes
computerabacus
Bead-and-wire arithmetic tool
slide rule · pencil and paper · tally sticks · adding machine · calculator
computerestimator
Sample-based inference rule
approximator · ballpark figure · guesser · guesstimator · intuition
computerhuman brain
Neural organ enabling cognition
human mind · mind · human · person · living being
- computer mouseHandheld screen navigation tool
- computer virusSelf-copying malicious program
- computer programInstructions a machine executes
- personal computerIndividual-use computing machine
- computer gameInteractive digital entertainment
- computer chipMiniaturized electronic processor
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