COMPUTER Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word computer. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COMPUTER
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calculator | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) • a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic | ||||||||
machine | nounn | |||||||
noun • any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks • an efficient person • an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently • a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point • a group that controls the activities of a political party • a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine verb • turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery • make by machinery | ||||||||
desktop | nounn | |||||||
noun • the top of a desk • (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear | ||||||||
device | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose • something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect • any clever maneuver • any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) • an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) | ||||||||
digital | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • displaying numbers rather than scale positions • relating to or performed with the fingers • of a circuit or device that represents magnitudes in digits | ||||||||
laptop | nounn | |||||||
noun • a portable computer small enough to use in your lap | ||||||||
mainframe | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room • (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing | ||||||||
microcomputer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time | ||||||||
minicomputer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a digital computer of medium size | ||||||||
server | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant) • (court games) the player who serves to start a point • (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network • utensil used in serving food or drink | ||||||||
supercomputer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mainframe computer that is one of the most powerful available at a given time | ||||||||
terminal | nounn | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or situated at the ends of a delivery route • relating to or occurring in a term or fixed period of time • being or situated at an end noun • station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods • a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves • either extremity of something that has length • electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display adjective satellite • occurring at or forming an end or termination • causing or ending in or approaching death | ||||||||
workstation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer | ||||||||
pc | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time | ||||||||
box | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid • private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance • the quantity contained in a box • a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible • a rectangular drawing • evergreen shrubs or small trees • any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned • the driver's seat on a coach • separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people • a blow with the hand (usually on the ear) verb • put into a box • hit with the fist • engage in a boxing match | ||||||||
processor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a business engaged in processing agricultural products and preparing them for market • someone who processes things (foods or photographs or applicants etc.) • (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing | ||||||||
estimator | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) | ||||||||
figurer | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) | ||||||||
reckoner | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines) • a handbook of tables used to facilitate computation | ||||||||
computing device | nounn | |||||||
noun • a machine for performing calculations automatically | ||||||||