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

Ian Buck, Nvidia computing executive Bret Kenwell, an investment analyst at eToro, told CBS News the board will likely want a technology leader to lead the company. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

Companies like TakeMe2Space are exploring how computing infrastructure in orbit could address some of Earth’s data center challenges. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Allied governments can help pay for computing power and electricity, assist in clearing regulatory hurdles, and make bulk purchase commitments to bring prices down. — Tal Feldman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026

The DeKalb County School District agreed to pay the state more than $1 million for unpaid employee benefits that trace back to a computing issue in 2019. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Nov. 2026