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computing

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/

computing means: The study and use of computers and the programs that make them work.

noun

COMPUTER STUDIESB1

The study and use of computers and the programs that make them work.

  • I’m studying computing at college.
  • The school offers a new computing course.
  • Her computing skills helped her find a job.

Similar words: computer science

Common phrases: study computing, computing course, computing skills

CALCULATIONC1

The act of working out numbers or amounts.

  • The computing of these totals took an hour.
  • Accurate computing is essential when measuring medicine.
  • She checked the figures used in the computing of costs.

Similar words: calculation

Common phrases: computing of totals, numerical computing

Questions about computing

What does computing mean?

The study and use of computers and the programs that make them work.

What is computing in other languages?

Türkçe: bilgisayar bilimi · Español: informática · Français: informatique · Deutsch: Informatik · Italiano: informatica · 日本語: 情報科学

How do you pronounce computing?

It is pronounced /kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/.

How do you use computing in a sentence?

I’m studying computing at college. The school offers a new computing course.

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