compute

verb

kəm-ˈpyüt How to pronounce compute (audio)
Definition of computenext
as in to calculate
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations for the test we were required to compute the answers without using a calculator

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Recent Examples of compute Pachocki says confidence in alignment and safety has become as limiting to OpenAI’s progress as access to computing power. — Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 Data centers aren’t exactly popular these days with many Georgians, polling shows, but a prominent business group is trying to recruit leaders who really want the computing campuses in their communities. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Drones, electronic warfare systems and edge computing hardware now compete for limited power supplies. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 Amazon and other cloud-computing providers, still the biggest buyers of Nvidia chips, have been developing in-house silicon designs and even selling them to third parties. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compute
  1. calculate
  2. figure
Verb
  • As a result, organizations may struggle to monitor applications, track certification status and calculate available credits.
    — Paul Toomey, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Land facing uphill and one spine engages; land facing downhill and the other does the job without the need for a pilot to calculate the perfect approach angle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of calculate
Verb
  • If Baylor opens up, Kinne figures to be an attractive option.
    — Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That history figured prominently in comments from Chairman and CEO Russell Ford during the opening.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of figure

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“Compute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compute. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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