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Digital 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.
analogue computernounAlternative form of analog computer. [(computing) A computer (mechanical, electrical or other) that processes using continuously varying signals rather than digital, quantized, values.]
electronic computernoun(dated, retronym) A programmable computer.
hybridnounSomething of mixed origin or composition; often, a tool or technology that combines the benefits of formerly separate tools or technologies.
digitizationnoun(computing) The conversion of data or information from analog to digital or binary.
computational designnoun(computing) The design of products and processes through the use of digital means, integrating digital technology.
computornounObsolete spelling of computer. [(now rare, chiefly historical) A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.]
hybrid computernounA computer that features the best characteristics of the analog computer and digital computer.
computatornoun(humorous) Synonym of computer (“electronic device”).
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.
thinking machinenoun(dated) A computer.
codecnoun(computing) A device or program capable of performing transformations on a data stream or signal.
computer systemnoun(computing) A system for computing that includes the physical computing unit itself and its peripherals.
hypercomputernounAny theoretical device capable of carrying out hypercomputation.
computistnounOne who performs computations.
quantum computernoun(quantum computing) A computer that exploits quantum mechanical phenomena to transcend classical time complexity limitations.
superminicomputernoun(computing, dated) A minicomputer that has higher-than-normal performance, especially one using 32-bit rather than 16-bit words.
computingnounThe use of a computer or computers.
classical computernoun(computing) A computer which is not a quantum computer, nor enjoys any other sort of (yet unknown) mechanism for transcending known computer science; a computer which can be modelled by a deterministic Turing machine
desktopnoun(computing, graphical user interface) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.

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