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
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.
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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
In each ring, the current layer computes a fingerprint or signature of the next layer out.
—Guy Fedorkow, IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025
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
In each ring, the current layer computes a fingerprint or signature of the next layer out.
—Guy Fedorkow, IEEE Spectrum, 2 June 2025
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The Census Bureau calculates that since Newsom took office, new housing permits in California ranged from a high of 120,780 units in 2022 to a low of 101,546 last year.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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That calculates to $46 million a month in total statewide benefits.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Computes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/computes. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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