as in calculates
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 computes
During training, each GPU computes a mathematical operation called a gradient on its own batch of data.
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IEEE Spectrum, 10 Jan. 2026
Outside of the payrolls and CPI report, the BLS also computes data on import and export prices, job openings, producer prices, productivity and other metrics.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
When a question is asked of the FLM, the trust model removes non-domain vocabulary, computes a latent space representation and measures how close this vector is to the knowledge anchors.
—Scott Zoldi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Once a possible collision is identified, CREAM automatically computes the best strategy to avoid danger – a job that normally requires a lot of human input.
—David Szondy
august 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 10 Jan. 2026
Outside of the payrolls and CPI report, the BLS also computes data on import and export prices, job openings, producer prices, productivity and other metrics.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
When a question is asked of the FLM, the trust model removes non-domain vocabulary, computes a latent space representation and measures how close this vector is to the knowledge anchors.
—Scott Zoldi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Once a possible collision is identified, CREAM automatically computes the best strategy to avoid danger – a job that normally requires a lot of human input.
—David Szondy
august 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for computes
calculates
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Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found after reviewing a BatchData report from the third quarter of 2025 that calculates investor ownership of houses and townhomes nationwide.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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