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edge computing

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The practice of processing or analyzing data at or near the point of data production rather than in a central processing facility requiring data transport to the central facility.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • 2019, Lex Boost, "Understanding the role and opportunities of edge computing" (Opinion), Information Management. Enter edge computing, the practice of processing data at or near the source of the data, as opposed to relaying it to a centralized location, as is done with cloud computing.

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3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 邊緣運算 /边缘运算 (biānyuán yùnsuàn) — processing data
  • Chinese Mandarin: 邊緣計算 /边缘计算 (biānyuán jìsuàn) — processing data
  • Finnish: reunalaskenta — processing data