Synonyms for
Computers
Definition
Computers are electronic machines that can process and store large amounts of information and perform tasks according to sets of instructions.
Synonyms & similar words
informationprocessingsystem
computingmachine
dataprocessor
estimator
electroniccomputer
reckoner
computingdevice
calculator
figurer
computer
machines
devices
laptops
desktops
workstations
servers
mainframes
supercomputers
tablets
smartphones
gadgets
appliances
electronics
hardware
peripherals
components
accessories
parts
modules
Synonyms by register
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- personal computer
- laptop computer
- desktop computer
- computer science
- computer program
- computer network
- computer chip
- computer system
Word family
Usage note
The term 'computer' generally refers to electronic devices. While 'compute' is the root verb, it's less common in everyday speech than 'calculate' or 'figure out'.
Example sentences
- 1. My dad works with computers all day long.
- 2. We use computers to write stories and draw pictures.
- 3. There are many different types of computers.
- 4. You can learn a lot by using computers to do research.
- 5. I love playing games on my computer.
Quotes
Computers are useless. They can only give you answers. - Pablo Picasso
The computer was born to solve problems that did not exist before. - Bill Gates
The good news about computers is that they do what you tell them to do. The bad news is that they do what you tell them to do. - Ted Nelson