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
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Recent Examples of compute
The system is intended to address growing demand for computing power driven by AI development, simulation workloads, and digital modernization programs across the military.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Another key challenge is the refresh cycle of computing hardware.
—Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
The beauty computing system in my brain fired off, and six fragrances came to mind.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Rather than doing everything in the cloud, Apple is focusing on combining the computing resources on your iPhones, Macs, and other devices along with what Apple calls Private Cloud Compute—essentially Apple’s own version of the cloud.
—Bob O'Donnell, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Another key challenge is the refresh cycle of computing hardware.
—Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
The beauty computing system in my brain fired off, and six fragrances came to mind.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Rather than doing everything in the cloud, Apple is focusing on combining the computing resources on your iPhones, Macs, and other devices along with what Apple calls Private Cloud Compute—essentially Apple’s own version of the cloud.
—Bob O'Donnell, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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Patients compared treatment quotes, looked at airfare, and calculated whether the trip made financial sense.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Analysts then calculated the average cost of a pie in each city, providing a snapshot of which spots offer the most affordable pizzas.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Jamison-Travis is another six-round pick who figures to land a roster spot based on his draft pedigree.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The new starting rotation of Chris Sale, Martín Pérez, Bryce Elder, Grant Holmes and JR Ritchie figures to get a lengthy trial.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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“Compute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compute. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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