computing

Plural: computings

Noun

• the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
• the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
• The process or act of calculation.
• The use of a computer or computers.
• The study of computers and computer programming.

Verb

• make a mathematical calculation or computation
• present participle and gerund of compute

Examples

• This course will cover several major fields of computing.

Synonyms

calculate, calculation, cipher, computation, compute, computer science, cypher, figure, reckon, work out, reckoning

Related Words

computable, computation, computerize