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Analogue computer

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analog computernoun(computing) A computer (mechanical, electrical or other) that processes using continuously varying signals rather than digital, quantized, values.
digital computernoun(computing) A computing device that processes signals that change in discrete, quantized, steps; as opposed to an analog computer.
analognoun(countable) Something that bears an analogy to something else.
computer systemnoun(computing) A system for computing that includes the physical computing unit itself and its peripherals.
computing systemnouna system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage
mainframe computerA mainframe computer, informally called a mainframe or big iron, is a computer used primarily by large organizations for critical applications like bulk data processing for tasks such as censuses, industry and consumer statistics, enterprise resource planning, and large-scale transaction processing.
computer technologynounthe activity of designing and constructing and programming computers
calculating machinenouna small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
computerisedFunctioning upon or through the medium of computers; digital.
computer hardwareComputer hardware includes the physical parts of a computer, such as the central processing unit, random access memory, motherboard, computer data storage, graphics card, sound card, and computer case.
microcomputernoun(computer hardware, now chiefly historical) A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.
desktop computernounA computer of a size designed to be used on a desk or table, as opposed to larger machines, such as mainframes, and smaller machines, such as laptops and palmtops.
computerizedAmerican and Oxford British English standard spelling of computerised.
analogistnounSomeone who makes an analogy, or represents something using an analogy.
minicomputernoun(computer hardware) A computer smaller than a mainframe, but larger than a microcomputer.
synthesisernoun(British spelling) Alternative spelling of synthesizer. [(music) An electronic musical instrument that creates its sounds with electronics and generally is played via a keyboard.]
personal computernoun(dated) A computer for use by one person at a time (using a microprocessor).
analogicnounOf or pertaining to analogy.
analogizedverb(transitive) To treat one thing as analogous to another.
computersnounA programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media.

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