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compute
verb, tr & intr computed, computing
    1. To calculate, estimate or reckon, especially with the aid of a computer.
      Thesaurus: calculate, total, tally, count, assess, figure, reckon, sum, enumerate.
    2. To carry out (a computer operation).
Derivative: computable
adj
    Derivative: computing
      See separate entry.
    Etymology: 17c: from Latin computare to reckon.



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