computer — 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… … Universalium
computer 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… … Universalium
Computer — Com*put er (k[o^]m*p[=u]t [ e]r), n. 1. One who computes. 2. (Computers) an electronic device for performing calculations automatically. It consists of a clock to provide voltage pulses to synchronize the operations of the devices within the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
circuitry — [sʉr′kə trē] n. the scheme or system of an electric circuit, or the elements making up such a circuit, as in a computer … English World dictionary
Computer keyboard — A key being pressed on a computer keyboard. In computing, a keyboard is a typewriter style keyboard, which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys, to act as mechanical levers or electronic switches. Following the decline of punch cards and paper… … Wikipedia
Computer data storage — 1 GB of SDRAM mounted in a personal computer. An example of primary storage … Wikipedia
Computer monitor — A 19 inch, 16:10 wide screen LCD monitor. A monitor or display (sometimes called a visual display unit) is an electronic visual display for computers. The monitor comprises the display device, circuitry, and an enclosure. The display device in… … Wikipedia
Computer numbering formats — The term computer numbering formats refers to the schemes implemented in digital computer and calculator hardware and software to represent numbers. A common mistake made by non specialist computer users is a certain misplaced faith in the… … Wikipedia
computer memory — memory (def. 11). * * * Introduction device that is used to store data or programs (sequences of instructions) on a temporary or permanent basis for use in an electronic digital computer. Computers represent information in binary code,… … Universalium
Computer number format — A computer number format is the internal representation of numeric values in digital computer and calculator hardware and software.[1] Contents 1 Bits, bytes, nibbles, and unsigned integers 1.1 Bits 1.2 … Wikipedia
