Synonyms for

Computing

Verb / kʌˈmpju:tɪŋ / Another word for computing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Computing refers to the use of computers and software to process, analyze, and manage data and information.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

calculation processing computation analysis

Informal

figuring tallying number crunching

Literary

reckoning enumeration

Antonyms

manual analog uncalculated unprocessed unquantified unmeasured

Common collocations

  • computer computing
  • scientific computing
  • high-performance computing
  • parallel computing
  • cloud computing
  • digital computing
  • quantum computing
  • scientific and engineering computing

Word family

noun computation
verb compute
adjective computational
adverb computationally

Usage note

Primarily refers to the use of computers for calculation and data processing. It is less commonly used to describe manual calculation.

Example sentences

  1. I am learning about computing in my computer class.
  2. She works in the field of computing and creates software programs.
  3. He is a computing expert and helps people with their computer problems.
  4. Computing has revolutionized the way we work and communicate.
  5. I use computing to keep track of my finances and budget.

Quotes

  • Computing is not about computers anymore. It is about living. - Nicholas Negroponte
  • Computing is not a science anymore than plumbing is a science. Computers are a tool for computing. - Gerald Weinberg
  • Computing is not about computers any more. It is about life. - Nicholas Negroponte

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