computing
noun
Simple meaning
The process or act of calculation.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kəmpˈjutɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The use of a computer or computers.
literally
The process or act of calculation.
The study of computers and computer programming.
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- “Modern computing has made many tasks much easier and faster.”noun
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