computing device

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computing device

A student uses a computing device to research a science project.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A machine for performing calculations automatically: A "computing device" is a physical machine designed to automatically execute sequences of arithmetic or logical operations (computations). This is the core, general definition.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • A modern smartphone is a powerful computing device.
    • The first electronic computing devices were enormous, filling entire rooms.
    • This task requires a specialized computing device with a high-performance graphics processor.
Advanced Usage
  • As a formal or technical term: "Computing device" is often used in technical, legal, or academic contexts to refer broadly to any hardware capable of computation, from supercomputers to embedded systems.
    • The new regulation applies to any networked computing device.
  • In contrast to "computer": While often synonymous with "computer," "computing device" can have a slightly broader or more formal connotation, explicitly emphasizing the function of computation.
    • The study analyzed data from over 10,000 personal computing devices.
Variants and Related Words
  • Computer (n): The most common synonym for a general-purpose computing device.
  • Hardware (n): The physical components of a computing device.
  • Processor (n): The central component inside a computing device that performs calculations.
  • Computing machinery: A more collective term for computing devices.
Synonyms
  • Computer
  • Processor (when referring to the core calculating unit)
  • Machine (in a technical context)
  • Calculator (for simpler, dedicated devices)
Related Phrases
  • Personal computing device: Often used to describe devices like laptops, tablets, and smartphones intended for individual use.
    • Employees may use a personal computing device for work under the company's policy.
  • Edge computing device: A device that processes data locally ("at the edge" of the network) instead of sending it to a centralized cloud.
    • The factory sensors are connected to an edge computing device for real-time analysis.
Related Idioms

(Note: "Computing device" is a technical term and is not typically used in idiomatic expressions. Idioms more commonly use the word "computer.")

computing device

A student uses a computing device to research a science project.

Noun
  1. a machine for performing calculations automatically

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