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
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of compute
Such improvements are crucial for devices like drones that operate with strict limitations on computing power and battery capacity, according to a press release.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
The challenges of cooling AI workloads demand a lot of computing power and therefore generate more heat that must be removed.
—Wangda Zuo, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
The problem was never a lack of computing power.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Critics say tax breaks offered to data centers are also an unnecessary giveaway given the red-hot demand for computing power.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for compute
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
The challenges of cooling AI workloads demand a lot of computing power and therefore generate more heat that must be removed.
—Wangda Zuo, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
The problem was never a lack of computing power.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Critics say tax breaks offered to data centers are also an unnecessary giveaway given the red-hot demand for computing power.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for compute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compute
Verb
-
Following a shocking upset and a day of panic, there was ultimately no need to calculate any run quotient.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
-
The Blue Valley School District is facing budget shortfalls that district officials say could mean cuts to programs, depending on how Kansas legislators decide to calculate and allocate public school funding across the state.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
None of that suggests, at the end of an already inconsistent season, that suddenly USC would figure it all out following an early exit from the Big Ten tournament.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
-
Hendrie was so good, so smooth, there are some who never figured it out!—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Compute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compute. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
