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compute
/kəmˈpjuːt/
[/kəmˈpjuːt/]
to work out by calculation
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Definition
To compute is to find an answer by doing calculations. Students compute totals and averages in maths.
Example
Compute the average of the five results.
Compute the average of the five results.
Etymology
From Latin 'computare' meaning to reckon together.
How & Where It’s Used
An exam command word asking for a calculated answer.