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Compute

Compute Meaning & Definition
Compute Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Compute?

[v] make a mathematical calculation or computation

Synonyms | Synonyms for Compute: calculate | cipher | cypher | figure | reckon | work out

Related Terms | Find terms related to Compute: add | add up | algebraize | appraise | appreciate | ascertain | assay | assess | calculate | calibrate | caliper | cast | check a parameter | cipher | determine | dial | divide | dope out | estimate | evaluate | extract roots | fathom | figure | figure in | figure out | gauge | graduate | measure | mensurate | mete | meter | multiply | pace | plumb | prize | probe | quantify | quantize | rate | reckon | score | size | size up | sound | span | step | subtract | sum | survey | take a reading | take account of | tally | tot | tot up | total | total up | tote | tote up | triangulate | valuate | value | weigh | work out

See Also | add | add together | approximate | average | average out | bet | budget | capitalise | capitalize | count | deduct | depend | differentiate | divide | estimate | extract | extrapolate | factor | factor in | factor out | figure out | fraction | gauge | guess | integrate | interpolate | judge | lick | look | miscalculate | misestimate | multiply | process | prorate | puzzle out | quantise | quantize | reason | recalculate | resolve | solve | subtract | survey | take off | work

Compute In Webster's Dictionary

\Com*pute"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Computed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Computing}.] [L. computare. See {Count}, v. t.] To determine calculation; to reckon; to count. Two days, as we compute the days of heaven. --Milton. What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted. --Burns. Syn: To calculate; number; count; reckon; estimate; enumerate; rate. See {Calculate}.
\Com*pute"\, n. [L. computus: cf. F. comput.] Computation. [R.] --Sir T. Browne.

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