computer (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /kəmˈpjuːtər/
Definition
An electronic device that can store, organize, and process information. It is used for many tasks, like writing, calculating, and accessing the internet.
Examples
My new computer is much faster than my old one.
You can use a computer to watch videos or listen to music.
He learned how to use a computer in school.
How to Use computer
- use a computer (collocation)
- to operate a computer for a task — "She learned to use a computer quickly."
- turn on a computer (collocation)
- to start a computer's power — "He turned on the computer to check his email."
- turn off a computer (collocation)
- to stop a computer's power — "Don't forget to turn off the computer when you leave."
- computer program (collocation)
- a set of instructions for a computer — "This computer program helps with accounting."
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