computing

The term computing is synonymous with counting and calculating. Originally, people that performed these functions were known as computers. Today it refers to a science and technology that deals with the computation and the manipulation of symbols. "Computing" also refers to the operation and usage of computing machines, the electrical processes carried out within the computing hardware itself, and the theoretical concepts governing them (computer science).
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computer

Noun
1. the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
(synonym) computer science
(hypernym) engineering, engineering science, applied science, technology
(hyponym) artificial intelligence, AI
(part-holonym) information science, informatics, information processing, IP
(classification) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
(class) addressable
2. the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
(synonym) calculation, computation
(hypernym) procedure, process
(hyponym) transposition

Verb
1. make a mathematical calculation or computation
(synonym) calculate, cipher, cypher, work out, reckon, figure
(hypernym) reason
(hyponym) quantize, quantise
(verb-group) work out
(derivation) calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning
(classification) mathematics, math, maths