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noun
A programmable computer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, retronym
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Synonyms: 'puter, box, calculator, computer, data processing machine, electronic brain, electronic computer, machine, number cruncher, thinking machine
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a machine for performing calculations automatically
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, information processing system
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: machine
Narrower terms: analog computer, analogue computer, digital computer, home computer, node, client, guest, number cruncher, pari-mutuel machine, totalizer, totaliser, totalizator, totalisator, predictor, server, host, Turing machine, web site, website, internet site, site
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