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  • 1digital computer — a computer that processes information in digital form. Cf. analog computer. [1940 45] * * * Computer capable of solving problems by processing information expressed in discrete form. By manipulating combinations of binary digits (see binary code) …

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  • 2computer 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… …

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  • 3Digital Equipment Corporation — Industry Computer manufacturing Fate Assets were sold to various companies. What remained was sold to Compaq. Successor …

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  • 4Computer vision — is the field concerned with automated imaging and automated computer based processing of images to extract and interpret information. It is the science and technology of machines that see. Here see means the machine is able to extract information …

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  • 5Computer 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… …

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  • 6Digital versus film photography — has been a topic of debate since the invention of digital cameras towards the end of the 20th Century. Both digital and film photography have advantages and drawbacks.[1][2] 21st century photography is dominated by digital operation, but the… …

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  • 7Computer music — is a term that was originally used within academia to describe a field of study relating to the applications of computing technology in music composition; particularly that stemming from the Western art music tradition. It includes the theory and …

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  • 8Computer programs and the Patent Cooperation Treaty — Computer programs, software and patent law Topics …

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  • 9Digital audio — Digital music redirects here. For a kind of modern music composed by digital means, see electronic music. A sound wave, in gray, represented digitally, in red (after quantization and zero order hold). Digital audio is sound reproduction using… …

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  • 10computer — 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… …

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