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Classical computer

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quantum computernoun(quantum computing) A computer that exploits quantum mechanical phenomena to transcend classical time complexity limitations.
electronic computernoun(dated, retronym) A programmable computer.
digital computernoun(computing) A computing device that processes signals that change in discrete, quantized, steps; as opposed to an analog computer.
analog computernoun(computing) A computer (mechanical, electrical or other) that processes using continuously varying signals rather than digital, quantized, values.
thinking machinenoun(dated) A computer.
analogue computernounAlternative form of analog computer. [(computing) A computer (mechanical, electrical or other) that processes using continuously varying signals rather than digital, quantized, values.]
universal turing machinenoun(computing theory) A Turing machine capable of simulating the behavior of any Turing machine.
hypercomputernounAny theoretical device capable of carrying out hypercomputation.
computornounObsolete spelling of computer. [(now rare, chiefly historical) A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.]
computatornoun(humorous) Synonym of computer (“electronic device”).
supercomputernoun(computing) Any computer that has a far greater processing power than others of its generation.
computernounA 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.
classical ciphernoun(cryptography) A cryptographic algorithm was used historically and are easy to solve by hand or using modern technology.
decidernoun(of a controversy, question, etc) A person, divinity, or authoritative text which decides.
static classnoun(software, object-oriented programming) A class that cannot be instantiated.
oracle machinenoun(computing theory) In computability theory, a form of theoretical Turing machine, able to solve even undecidable decision problems in a single operation.
hybrid computernounA computer that features the best characteristics of the analog computer and digital computer.
modelernouna person who makes models, especially from a plastic medium such as clay
computational modelnoun(software engineering) A computer model.
hybridnounSomething of mixed origin or composition; often, a tool or technology that combines the benefits of formerly separate tools or technologies.

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