as in calculating
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 computing
The platform’s scaling technology automatically adjusts computing resources in near real-time, ensuring that AI applications remain performant even during spikes in demand.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
In partnership, the two companies plan to develop open, scalable platforms that could transform how the world thinks about computing.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
When combined, these systems can coordinate logistics, energy or computing resources with minimal human input.
—Daniel Keller, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Nutanix – The cloud computing company's stock fell 5% despite reporting fiscal fourth-quarter results that topped estimates.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Despite massive increases in computing power and the rising popularity of personal computers, government figures showed that over-all output per worker, a key determinant of wages and living standards, had stagnated for more than a decade.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The supply bottlenecks stem from constraints in scaling up production of both the manufacturing of computing units of the AI chips and the integration of various components in them, a technology known as advanced packaging in the industry, Lin said.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
The computing firm just announced a new lineup of Omen gaming systems, headlined by the high-end Omen Max 45L desktop with an advanced custom cooling system.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Applying software developed by Emerald AI, the companies were able to shift AI computing work to other data centers to avoid being a drain on the local power company during times of peak energy demand.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
In partnership, the two companies plan to develop open, scalable platforms that could transform how the world thinks about computing.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
When combined, these systems can coordinate logistics, energy or computing resources with minimal human input.
—Daniel Keller, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Nutanix – The cloud computing company's stock fell 5% despite reporting fiscal fourth-quarter results that topped estimates.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Despite massive increases in computing power and the rising popularity of personal computers, government figures showed that over-all output per worker, a key determinant of wages and living standards, had stagnated for more than a decade.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The supply bottlenecks stem from constraints in scaling up production of both the manufacturing of computing units of the AI chips and the integration of various components in them, a technology known as advanced packaging in the industry, Lin said.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
The computing firm just announced a new lineup of Omen gaming systems, headlined by the high-end Omen Max 45L desktop with an advanced custom cooling system.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
Applying software developed by Emerald AI, the companies were able to shift AI computing work to other data centers to avoid being a drain on the local power company during times of peak energy demand.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for computing
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Law portrays a younger Putin, depicted as ruthlessly calculating and enigmatic, while Alicia Vikander plays Ksenia, Baranov’s lover and moral counterweight.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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The data also is crucial for the Finance Department’s economic and revenue forecasting, as well as for its work on the state budget, which includes calculating the minimum wage and cost of living.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, figuring this out is necessary to balance human realities with ethical leadership.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Companies ‘don’t feel like figuring it out’ There are several reasons that companies may be reluctant to relax their hours and location requirements, Fike says.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Computing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/computing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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