n. a computer that represents information by continuously variable quantities (e.g., positions or voltages). [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

n. (Chem.) A colorless or greenish oil extracted from cajuput. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Computed; p. pr. & vb. n. Computing. ] [ L. computare. See Count, v. t. ] To determine by calculation; to reckon; to count. [ 1913 Webster ]

Two days, as we compute the days of heaven. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

What's done we partly may compute,
But know not what's resisted. Burns.

Syn. -- To calculate; number; count; reckon; estimate; enumerate; rate. See Calculate. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. computus: cf. F. comput. ] Computation. [ R. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. One who computes.

2. (Computers) an electronic device for performing calculations automatically. It consists of a clock to provide voltage pulses to synchronize the operations of the devices within the computer, a central processing unit, where the arithmetical and logical operations are performed on data, a random-access memory, where the programs and data are stored for rapid access, devices to input data and output results, and various other peripheral devices of widely varied function, as well as circuitry to support the main operations. This modern sense of computer comprises the stored-program computers, in which multiple steps in a calculation may be stored within the computer itself as instructions in a program, and are then executed by the computer without further intervention of the operator. Different types of computer are variously called analog computer, number cruncher, number-cruncher, digital computer, and pari-mutuel machine, totalizer, totaliser, totalizator, totalisator.
Syn. -- data processor, electronic computer, information processing system. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

3. (Computers) same as digital computer. [ PJC ]

v. t. 1. to provide with computers; as, Our office is fully computerized now. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. to to store in a computer; as, a computerized dictionary. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

3. to cause (a function) to be carried out by a computer or computers; as, They computerized their order processing. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

adj. stored, processed, or analyzed by computer. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. a sequence of instructions, stored in any medium, that can be interpreted and executed by a computer; -- called most frequently a program. This term is used both for the written program (a document) and for its corresponding electronic version stored or executed on the computer. See instruction; as, Version 1.0 of the program had a serious bug that caused the computer to crash frequently..
Syn. -- program, program, computer programme. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Deputed; p. pr. & vb. n. Deputing. ] [ F. députer, fr. L. deputare to esteem, consider, in LL., to destine, allot; de- + putare to clean, prune, clear up, set in order, reckon, think. See Pure. ] 1. To appoint as deputy or agent; to commission to act in one's place; to delegate. [ 1913 Webster ]

There is no man deputed of the king to hear thee. 2. Sam. xv. 3. [ 1913 Webster ]

Some persons, deputed by a meeting. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To appoint; to assign; to choose. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The most conspicuous places in cities are usually deputed for the erection of statues. Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A person deputed; a deputy. [ Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. (Computers) a computer that represents information by numerical digits with a fixed number of values; -- most commonly each piece of information is internally represented in binary code, as an array of bits, which are information units each of which can take only two values. The possible values of each bit are conventionally represented as the numbers 1 or 0. The bits of information are usually further organized, maniplulated, and discussed as nybbles (4 bits, rarely used), bytes (8 bits, most commonly used), or words (from 16 to 128 bits, and in the future probably more). A word is usually defined as the number of bits that are processed at one time by the central procesor unit.
Syn. -- . [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Disputed; p. pr. & vb. n. Disputing. ] [ OE. desputen, disputen, OF. desputer, disputer, F. disputer, from L. disputare, disputatum; dis- + putare to clean; hence, fig., to clear up, set in order, reckon, think. See Putative, Pure. ] To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle. [ 1913 Webster ]

Therefore disputed [ reasoned, Rev. Ver. ] he in synagogue with the Jews. Acts xvii. 17. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. 1. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss. [ 1913 Webster ]

The rest I reserve it be disputed how the magistrate is to do herein. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To oppose by argument or assertion; to attempt to overthrow; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of; as, to dispute assertions or arguments. [ 1913 Webster ]

To seize goods under the disputed authority of writs of assistance. Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To strive or contend about; to contest. [ 1913 Webster ]

To dispute the possession of the ground with the Spaniards. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. To struggle against; to resist. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Dispute it [ grief ] like a man. Shak.

Syn. -- To controvert; contest; gainsay; doubt; question; argue; debate; discuss; impugn. See Argue. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. dispute. See Dispute, v. i. ] 1. Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate. [ 1913 Webster ]

Addicted more
To contemplation and profound dispute. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Contest; struggle; quarrel. De Foe. [ 1913 Webster ]

Beyond dispute,
Without dispute, indisputably; incontrovertibly.

Syn. -- Altercation; controversy; argumentation; debate; discussion; quarrel; disagreement; difference; contention; wrangling. See Altercation. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Admitting no dispute; incontrovertible. Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who disputes, or who is given to disputes; a controvertist. [ 1913 Webster ]

Where is the disputer of this world? 1 Cor. i. 20. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Loss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem; discredit. [ 1913 Webster ]

At the beginning of the eighteenth century astrology fell into general disrepute. Sir W. Scott.

Syn. -- Disesteem; discredit; dishonor; disgrace. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

More inclined to love them than to disrepute them. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Bad reputation; notoriety. [ PJC ]

house of ill repute A brothel; bordello. [ PJC ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Imputed; p. pr. & vb. n. Imputing. ] [ F. imputer, L. imputare to bring into the reckoning, charge, impute; pref. im- in + putare to reckon, think. See Putative. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. To charge; to ascribe; to attribute; to set to the account of; to charge to one as the author, responsible originator, or possessor; -- generally in a bad sense. [ 1913 Webster ]

Nor you, ye proud, impute to these the fault,
If memory o'er their tomb no trophies raise. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]

One vice of a darker shade was imputed to him -- envy. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Theol.) To adjudge as one's own (the sin or righteousness) of another; as, the righteousness of Christ is imputed to us. [ 1913 Webster ]

It was imputed to him for righteousness. Rom. iv. 22. [ 1913 Webster ]

They merit
Imputed shall absolve them who renounce
Their own, both righteous and unrighteous deeds. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To take account of; to consider; to regard. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

If we impute this last humiliation as the cause of his death. Gibbon.

Syn. -- To ascribe; attribute; charge; reckon; consider; imply; insinuate; refer. See Ascribe. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who imputes. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Undisputed. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A small computer based on a microprocessor; in practise, at any given time in the technology of computer development, a microcomputer will be one that is less powerful than a minicomputer.
Syn. -- personal computer, PC. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. (Computers) a mid-sized digital computer; at any given point in the development of computer technology, a minicomputer will be faster and have greater capacity than a microcomputer, but will be slower and have less capacity than a mainframe computer. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

v. t. [ Cf. Miscount. ] To compute erroneously. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To have in wrong estimation; to repute or estimate erroneously. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. (Computers) A computer{ 2 } designed for use by one person at a time; -- contrasted with shared-time computers such as a mainframe, server or minicomputer, which may be accessed by multiple users each operating from a different input device (in the 1990's, usually a terminal or personal computer). A personal computer typically uses a microprocessor for its CPU.
Syn. -- PC, microcomputer. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]

‖n. [ L., fr. puteus well. ] (Arch.) An inclosure surrounding a well to prevent persons from falling into it; a well curb. Weale. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. Same as Patela. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OF. puterie. ] Putage. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Reputed; p. pr. & vb. n. Reputing. ] [ F. réputer, L. reputare to count over, think over; pref. re- re- + putare to count, think. See Putative. ] To hold in thought; to account; to estimate; to hold; to think; to reckon. [ 1913 Webster ]

Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight? Job xviii. 3. [ 1913 Webster ]

The king your father was reputed for
A prince most prudent. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. Character reputed or attributed; reputation, whether good or bad; established opinion; public estimate. [ 1913 Webster ]

He who regns
Monarch in heaven, till then as one secure
Sat on his throne, upheld by old repute. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Specifically: Good character or reputation; credit or honor derived from common or public opinion; -- opposed to disrepute. “Dead stocks, which have been of repute.” F. Beaumont. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In common opinion or estimation; by repute. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Not having good repute; disreputable; disgraceful; inglorius. [ R. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ Abbrev. from dispute. ] To dispute; to discuss. [ Obs. ] Wyclif. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ F. supputer, or L. supputare; sub under + putare to reckon. ] To reckon; to compute; to suppose; to impute. [ Obs. ] Drayton. [ 1913 Webster ]