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What is a computer?

What is a computer? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (now rare, chiefly historical) A person employed to perform computations; one who computes. [from 17th c.]
  2. (by restriction, chiefly historical) A male computer, where the female computer is called a computress.
  3. A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media. [from 20th c.]
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I'm a computer programmer and quality assurance tester for a software company in Cleveland, so I know a thing or two about computer glitches.
A whistle-blower last night said a dodgy computer system was to blame for sparking travel chaos.
Children need a place for their computer equipment, and parents need closet space for their clothing.
Arriving at the office I fired up the computer and started wading through the 105 e-mails I'd received during my week off.

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