Computer

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Computer

Computer (/kəmˈpjuːtər/) is a device that can be instructed to carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically via computer programming.

Etymology

The term "computer" was first recorded as being used in 1613 and originally was used to describe a human who performed calculations or computations. The definition of a computer remained the same until the end of the 19th century, when the industrial revolution gave rise to machines whose primary purpose was calculating.

Related Terms

  • Algorithm: A set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.
  • Software: The programs and other operating information used by a computer.
  • Hardware: The physical parts of a computer.
  • Programming: The process of creating a set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task.
  • Operating System: Software that controls the operation of a computer and directs the processing of programs (as by assigning storage space in memory and controlling input and output functions).
  • Data: Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.
  • Network: A group of two or more computer systems linked together.

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