a computer is a useful machine
1computer — computerlike, adj. /keuhm pyooh teuhr/, n. 1. Also called processor. an electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. Cf. analog… …
2Computer — For other uses, see Computer (disambiguation). Computer technology redirects here. For the company, see Computer Technology Limited. Computer …
3Machine translation — Part of a series on Translation Types Language interpretation …
4Computer (disambiguation) — A computer is a program machine that receives input, stores and manipulates data, and provides output in a useful format. Computer may also refer to: Computer (magazine), a magazine the covers current computing related issues Human computer, a… …
5machine tool — machine tooled, adj. a power operated machine, as a lathe, used for general cutting and shaping of metal and other substances. [1860 65] * * * Stationary, power driven machine used to cut, shape, or form materials such as metal and wood. Machine… …
6Computer science — or computing science (abbreviated CS) is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems. Computer scientists invent algorithmic… …
7computer science — computer scientist. the science that deals with the theory and methods of processing information in digital computers, the design of computer hardware and software, and the applications of computers. [1970 75] * * * Study of computers, their… …
8Computer performance — is characterized by the amount of useful work accomplished by a computer system compared to the time and resources used. Depending on the context, good computer performance may involve one or more of the following: Short response time for a given …
9Computer security compromised by hardware failure — is a branch of computer security applied to hardware. The objective of computer security includes protection of information and property from theft, corruption, or natural disaster, while allowing the information and property to remain accessible …
10Computer network — Computer networks redirects here. For the periodical, see Computer Networks (journal). Datacom redirects here. For other uses, see Datacom (disambiguation). Internet map. The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that… …
