Computer

Definition	from compute, which means to calculate
Category	Computing » General Computing
Country/Region	Worldwide
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Type	Word

What does Computer mean?

Computer is a device for storing and processing data. The word “computer” derived from the word “compute” which basically means “to calculate”. A person who did these calculations was often referred to as a computer. Since the original function of the machines was to perform mathematical computations, the machine took the place of the person and became known as the computer.

Some popular backronyms for COMPUTER are:
Common Operating Machine Particularly Used for Trade, Education, and Research

Common Operating Machine Purposely Used for Technological and Educational Research

Commonly Operated Machine Particularly Used for Technical Education and Research