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compute

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compute
—computable, adj. —computability, n. —computably, adv. —computist /keuhm pyooh"tist, kom"pyoo-/, n.
/keuhm pyooht"/, v., computed, computing, n.
v.t.
1. to determine by calculation; reckon; calculate: to compute the period of Jupiter's revolution.
2. to determine by using a computer or calculator.
v.i.
3. to reckon; calculate.
4. to use a computer or calculator.
5. Informal. to make sense; add up: His reasons for doing that just don't compute.
n.
6. computation: outer space that is vast beyond compute.
[1375-1425 for earlier sense; 1580-90 for def. 6; (v.) < L computare, equiv. to com- COM- + putare to think; (n.) late ME < MF < LL computus calculation, number, n. deriv. of computare; cf. PUTATIVE, COUNT1]
Syn. 1. estimate, count, figure.

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Фильмы

  • The Country and Science., 1974 — The film is dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the Science Academy Of the USSR.
  • Steps Of History., 1976 — The film tells about realization in real life of the 24th Congress' of the CPSU decisions, about changes in county's life during 1971-1975.
  • Unbreakable Union., 1983 — About the 60th Anniversary of the USSR formation, achievements of the Soviet State in recent years.