compute

To find an answer by working with numbers, often using a computer.

• The program computes the total.
• We computed the cost of each trip.
• Can you compute the distance from these figures?

How to use it: compute something from something (We computed the average from the recorded temperatures.)

Similar words: calculate, work out

Common phrases: compute the total, compute a value, compute something from something

To seem understandable or reasonable, often said humorously as if speaking like a robot.

• That explanation does not compute.
• Two different prices for the same ticket? That does not compute.
• His sudden change of plan did not compute for me.

Similar words: make sense, add up

Common phrases: does not compute, compute for someone

The power or work needed for a computer to carry out tasks.

• This task needs more compute.
• We rented extra compute to train the model.
• The team reduced its compute budget this month.

Similar words: processing power, computing power

Common phrases: more compute, available compute, compute resources, compute budget