computerize

com·put·er·ize

transitive verb \kəm-ˈpyü-tə-ˌrīz, -tər-ˌīz\

com·put·er·izedcom·put·er·iz·ing

Definition of COMPUTERIZE

1

: to carry out, control, or produce by means of a computer <computerized music>

2

: to equip with computers <computerize public schools>

3

a : to store in a computer <computerize data>

b : to put in a form that a computer can use <computerize paperwork>

— com·put·er·iz·able \-ˌpyü-tə-ˈrī-zə-bəl\ adjective

— com·put·er·i·za·tion \-ˌpyü-tə-rə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

Examples of COMPUTERIZE

1. We plan to computerize our billing system.
2. The office is being computerized.
3. Libraries are computerizing their records.

First Known Use of COMPUTERIZE

1957

Rhymes with COMPUTERIZE

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