I. kəmˈpyüt, usu -üd.+V noun
( -s )
Etymology: Late Latin computus, from Latin computare
: computation — used chiefly with beyond
future wars will be complex beyond compute — U.S. Air Services
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin computare — more at count
transitive verb
1. : to determine or ascertain especially by mathematical means : arrive at an answer to or sum for
compute a bank balance
compute the area of a field
compute the diameter of the sun
2. obsolete : to make up (as a period of time)
intransitive verb
: to make calculation : reckon
they compute by weight in selling grain
Synonyms: see calculate
III. transitive verb
: to determine or calculate by means of a computer
intransitive verb
1. : to use a computer
2. : to make sense
that statement does not compute