computers

3 definitions • 20 examples

an electronic machine that is used for storing, organizing, and finding words, numbers, and pictures, for doing calculations, and for controlling other machines:

a personal/home computer

All our customer orders are handled by computer.

We've put all our records on computer.

computer software/hardware

computer graphics

a computer program

an electronic device that can store large amounts of information and be given sets of instructions to organize and change it very quickly:

a desktop/personal computer

a computer program

computer hardware/software

an electronic machine that calculates data very quickly, used for storing, writing, organizing, and sharing information electronically or for controlling other machines:

log onto/start/boot up a computer You will need a user name and password in order to log onto the computer.

reboot/restart a computer You may need to restart your computer after installing the update.

log off/shut down a computer Please log off the network and shut down your computer before you leave the office.

a computer crashes If the computer keeps crashing unexpectedly, check to make sure you don't have a virus.

a computer is down/up All our computers are down right now. Can I call you back?

All our records are held on computer.

I've been sitting at the computer all day.

Right click to download the file onto your computer.

computer hardware/software

a computer network/system

a personal/desktop/home computer