Computing — Definition & Meaning

What does computing mean?

noun

The activity of using computers to process, store, and communicate information. The use of computers to perform calculations, process data, and solve problems.

Example

"The development of artificial intelligence is a key area of computing research."

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Etymologically related

calculate compute reckon enumerate

Synonyms for computing

informatics information technology IT cybernetics informatics data processing

Antonyms of computing

manual processing non-computerized

Rhymes with computing

counting outing plouting routing