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compute

[ kuhm-pyoot ]

verb (used with object)

computed, computing.
  1. to determine by calculation; reckon; calculate:

    These early astronomers computed the period of Jupiter's revolution.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. to determine by using a computer or calculator.


verb (used without object)

computed, computing.
  1. to reckon; calculate.
  2. to use a computer or calculator.
  3. Informal. to make sense; add up:

    His reasons for doing that just don't compute.

noun

  1. Outer space is vast beyond compute.

  2. the processing, memory, and storage resources required for a computer, network, or program to function:

    To meet today's business demands, you need a solid foundation of compute.

adjective

  1. relating to or comprising the processing, memory, and storage resources required for a computer or program to function:

    The system uses intelligent load balancing so as to maximally utilize the available compute power.

compute

/ əˈː /

verb

  1. to calculate (an answer, result, etc), often with the aid of a computer
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. calculation; computation (esp in the phrase beyond compute )
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • dzˌܳٲˈٲ, noun
  • dzˈܳٲ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • dz·ܳ·· adjective
  • dz·ܳ····ٲ [k, uh, m-pyoo-t, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], noun
  • dz·ܳ·· adverb
  • dz·ܳ· [k, uh, m-, pyoo, -tist, kom, -py, oo, -], noun
  • ·dz·ܳٱ verb miscomputed miscomputing
  • ·dz·ܳٱ verb precomputed precomputing
  • ·dz·ܳٱ verb (used with object) recomputed recomputing
  • un·dz·ܳ·· adjective
  • un·dz·ܳ···ness noun
  • un·dz·ܳ·· adverb
  • ܲ·dz·ܳ· adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of compute1

First recorded in 1375–1425, for an earlier sense; 1580–90 compute fordef 6; (for the verb) from Latin dzܳ, from com- com- + ܳ “to think”; (for the noun) late Middle English from Middle French from Late Latin computus “calculation, number,” noun derivative of comܳ; count 1, putative
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of compute1

C17: from Latin dzܳ, from ܳ to think
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“Today, we officially take the step to combine the data, models, compute, distribution and talent. This combination will unlock immense potential by blending xAI’s advanced AI capability and expertise with X’s massive reach.”

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"Today, we officially take the step to combine the data, models, compute, distribution and talent."

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He has promised to "spend less and invest more" and to boost capital investments in things like housing, and military infrastructure and computing resources.

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He also points out that the batteries perform better in warmer conditions, which is particularly important for driverless cars that need a lot of energy to power on board computing.

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However, Microsoft’s announcement, claiming a “breakthrough in quantum computing,” was met with skepticism from some physicists in the field.

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