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Meaning of the word compute in English

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compute

US /kəmˈpjuːt/
UK /kəmˈpjuːt/
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Verb

1.

calculate or reckon (a figure or amount)

Example:
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The program can compute complex equations quickly.
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We need to compute the total cost of the project.
Synonym:
calculatereckonfigurework outdetermine
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