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computer

US /kəmˈpjutɚ/

noun Foundation · A2 Công nghệ & kỹ thuật

Definition

a machine for performing calculations automatically

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

My computer restarted unexpectedly while I was saving the file.

Word Family

NounNoun
computer gốc computation
VerbVerb
compute computerise computerize
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • PCa small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time
  • processora business engaged in processing agricultural products and preparing them for market

Collocations

  • Easy learn basic computer typing skills in class
    to learn basic computer typing skills in class, meaning to gain knowledge or skills
  • Medium upgrade outdated corporate desktop computer workstations
    to upgrade outdated corporate desktop computer workstations, meaning to rate higher; raise in value or esteem
  • Hard breakthrough quantum computer cryptographic security capabilities
    describing breakthrough quantum computer cryptographic security capabilities (a productive insight)
  • Very Hard thwarted by the rigid computer says no response
    to thwarted by the rigid computer says no response, meaning to hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

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