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. Compare analog computer , digital computer .

a person who computes; computist.

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abacus , adding machine , analog , artificial intelligence , brain * , calculator , clone , cpu , data processor , digital , electronic brain , laptop , mac , mainframe , micro , microcomputer , mini , minicomputer , number cruncher * , pc , personal computer , thinking machine , brain , machine