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compute

/kəmˈpjuːt/
com · pute kəm · ˈpjuːt
English Definition
v. to calculate or reckon a figure or amount
中文释义
计算
Significado en Español
calcular
한국어 뜻
계산하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tính toán
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Example Sentence

The computer can compute large numbers quickly.

计算机可以快速计算大数字。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “compute”:

  1. A calculate
  2. B wonder
  3. C ignore
  4. D guess
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A — calculate. “compute” means v. to calculate or reckon a figure or amount

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The clever machine can ______ huge sums in a tiny fraction of a second.

  1. A compute
  2. B guess
  3. C ignore
  4. D forget
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A — compute. “compute” means v. to calculate or reckon a figure or amount

Common questions about “compute”

What does “compute” mean?

compute — v. to calculate or reckon a figure or amount. In Chinese: 计算.

How do you pronounce “compute”?

compute is pronounced /kəmˈpjuːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: com · pute.

How do you use “compute” in a sentence?

The computer can compute large numbers quickly. (计算机可以快速计算大数字。)

What are synonyms for “compute”?

calculate, figure, reckon — all close in meaning to compute (v. to calculate or reckon a figure or amount).

Is “compute” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. compute appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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