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| Main Entry: | computer |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | calculating, data processing machine |
| Synonyms: | adding machine, artificial intelligence, brain*, calculator, clone, data processor, number cruncher*, personal computer, CPU, MAC, PC, abacus, analog, digital, electronic brain, laptop, mainframe, micro, microcomputer, mini, minicomputer, thinking machine |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | calculator |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | adding machine |
| Synonyms: | computer, number cruncher*, PDA, personal digital assistant |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | number |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | count, calculate |
| Synonyms: | account, add, aggregate, amount, come, computer, enumerate, estimate, figure in, include, numerate, reckon, run, run down, sum, tale, tally, tell, total, add up, count heads, count noses, count off, figure out, keep tabs, run into, run to, take account of, tick off*, tote, tote up |
| Notes: | use 'amount' with things that cannot be counted but 'number' with things that can be counted number is regularly used with count nouns, while amount is mainly used with mass nouns: number of mistakes, amount of money numerals are symbols; numbers are the things that numerals symbolize |
| Antonyms: | estimate, guess |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | personal computer |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | desktop computer |
| Synonyms: | clone, computer, desktop computer, home computer, IBM PC, MAC, Macintosh, PC, laptop, microcomputer, minicomputer, workstation |
| Main Entry: | adding machine |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | calculating machine |
| Synonyms: | calculator, computer, abacus, electronic calculator, pocket calculator, totaliser, totalizer |
| Main Entry: | computer hardware |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | computer's mechanical system |
| Synonyms: | central processing unit, computer, data processor, disk drive, floppy disk, hardware, magnetic disk, personal computer, CPU, computer unit, hard drive, microcomputer, microelectronics device, modem, output device, supercomputer, tape drive |
| Main Entry: | machine |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | device that performs a task |
| Synonyms: | apparatus, appliance, automobile, computer, contraption, contrivance, engine, gadget, implement, instrument, mechanism, motor, robot, tool, vehicle, widget*, automaton, thingamabob |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | electronics |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | electronic devices |
| Synonyms: | CD players, VCRs, camcorders, computer chips, computers, electronic components, integrated circuitry, radios, stereos, televisions, transistors, video cameras |
| Main Entry: | technology |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | electronics, science |
| Synonyms: | automation, machinery, mechanics, applied science, computers, electronic components, hi tech, high tech, industrial science, mechanization, robotics, scientific know-how, scientific knowledge, technical knowledge, telecommunications |
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