How do you use "compute" in a sentence?

The software can compute complex equations in seconds. Scientists computed the distance to the nearest star. It's difficult to compute the exact cost of the project.

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Q: What does "compute" mean?

To calculate or work out a number or amount Compute means to calculate or determine something, typically using mathematics or a computer. The word is the root of 'computer' and is often used in technical and scientific contexts. Informally, 'does not compute' is a humorous way of saying something doesn't make sense.

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Significado: To calculate or work out a number or amount

计算，运算

calcular, computar

計算する、算出する

계산하다, 산출하다

Compute means to calculate or determine something, typically using mathematics or a computer. The word is the root of 'computer' and is often used in technical and scientific contexts. Informally, 'does not compute' is a humorous way of saying something doesn't make sense.

Compute 意味着计算或确定某事物，通常使用数学或计算机。这个词是'computer'的词根，常用于技术和科学环境。非正式地，'does not compute'是一种幽默的说法，表示某事不合理。

Compute significa calcular o determinar algo, típicamente usando matemáticas o un ordenador. La palabra es la raíz de 'computer' y se usa a menudo en contextos técnicos y científicos. Informalmente, 'does not compute' es una forma humorística de decir que algo no tiene sentido.

Computeは、通常数学やコンピュータを使用して何かを計算または決定することを意味します。この言葉は「computer」の語源であり、技術的・科学的な文脈でよく使用されます。非公式に、「does not compute」は何かが理解できないというユーモラスな言い方です。

compute는 주로 수학이나 컴퓨터를 사용하여 무언가를 계산하거나 결정하는 것을 의미합니다. 'computer'의 어근이 되는 단어이며 기술 및 과학 분야에서 자주 사용됩니다. 비격식적으로 'does not compute'는 무언가가 이해되지 않는다는 뜻의 유머러스한 표현입니다.

Ejemplos

The software can compute complex equations in seconds.
该软件可以在几秒钟内计算复杂的方程式。
El software puede calcular ecuaciones complejas en segundos.
このソフトウェアは複雑な方程式を数秒で計算できます。
이 소프트웨어는 복잡한 방정식을 몇 초 만에 계산할 수 있습니다.
Scientists computed the distance to the nearest star.
科学家们计算了到最近恒星的距离。
Los científicos calcularon la distancia a la estrella más cercana.
科学者たちは最も近い恒星までの距離を算出しました。
과학자들은 가장 가까운 항성까지의 거리를 산출했습니다.
It's difficult to compute the exact cost of the project.
很难计算出项目的确切成本。
Es difícil calcular el coste exacto del proyecto.
プロジェクトの正確なコストを計算するのは難しいです。
프로젝트의 정확한 비용을 계산하기는 어렵습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From French 'computer', from Latin 'computare' (to count, sum up, reckon together), combining 'com-' (together) + 'putare' (to reckon, think, prune). Originally meant to calculate by hand.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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