Alan Turing

noun

Meaning

A pioneering computer scientist and cryptanalyst who laid the theoretical foundations for modern computing and artificial intelligence.

Examples

Alan Turing is widely considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.
Students studying the history of technology often examine the contributions of Alan Turing to the development of the first digital computers.

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Alan Turing

noun

Pronunciation: ˈælən ˈtjʊərɪŋ

Definition

A pioneering computer scientist and cryptanalyst who laid the theoretical foundations for modern computing and artificial intelligence.

Examples

Alan Turing is widely considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.
Students studying the history of technology often examine the contributions of Alan Turing to the development of the first digital computers.

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