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
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.
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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
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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Using Economic Policy Institute data, Investopedia calculates $650,000 to cover childcare, transportation, meals, and other expenses, with college costs exceeding $230,000 for two children.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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An overpayment can happen when the SSA incorrectly calculates a person's benefits or when a beneficiary fails to update a change in income.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Computes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/computes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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