computes

Definition of computesnext
present tense third-person singular of compute

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Recent Examples of computes The transaction processing at your checkout is fully automated, operating within AI systems that handle millions of payments simultaneously, and computes a risk score based on dozens of features extracted from that single moment. Pragati Awasthi, The Conversation, 26 May 2026 Nothing about the results computes. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 May 2026 For financial analysis, the agentic layer extracts, normalizes and computes ratios across different accounting standards. Tomer Guriel, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 2026 During training, each GPU computes a mathematical operation called a gradient on its own batch of data. 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 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
Verb
  • La Liga calculates each club’s salary limit according to revenue.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
  • Changes to how the authority calculates rates for members will not change the level of coverage agencies receive, Lubben said.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026

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“Computes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/computes. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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