Synonyms of compute

compute

verb

kəm-ˈpyüt 

as in to calculate

to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations

for the test we were required to compute the answers without using a calculator

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calculate
• figure
• assess
• estimate
• measure
• cipher
• evaluate
• add
• subtract
• multiply
• sum
• work out
• deduct
• count
• reckon
• add up
• divide
• average
• allow (for)
• gauge
• scale
• figure out
• solve (for)
• total
• number
• calibrate
• totalize
• appraise
• recompute
• tally
• itemize
• figure in
• value
• factor (in or into or out)
• recalculate
• rate
• refigure

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compute

As demand for computing power grows, so has opposition to the facilities, prompting some communities across the country to impose restrictions or temporary moratoriums on new development. — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Still, Conklin’s main message is that the tool is free, available and supported by millions of dollars in computing resources devoted to training it. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

The e-commerce and technology company said Thursday that sales in its cloud computing unit called AWS rose 37% during the April-June period, faster than the 28% clip in the previous quarter and marking the fastest rate of growth rate in 18 quarters. — Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 30 July 2026

Unlike Alphabet and fellow hyperscalers Amazon and Microsoft, Meta doesn't have a thriving cloud-computing business. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 July 2026