electronic digital computer

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• digital computer — a computer that processes information in digital form. Cf. analog computer. [1940 45] * * * Computer capable of solving problems by processing information expressed in discrete form. By manipulating combinations of binary digits (see binary code) …   Universalium

• digital computer — Computer Com*put er (k[o^]m*p[=u]t [ e]r), 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 Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• digital computer — noun a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits • Hypernyms: ↑computer, ↑computing machine, ↑computing device, ↑data processor, ↑electronic computer, ↑information processing system …   Useful english dictionary

• computer science — computer scientist. the science that deals with the theory and methods of processing information in digital computers, the design of computer hardware and software, and the applications of computers. [1970 75] * * * Study of computers, their… …   Universalium

• Saturn Launch Vehicle Digital Computer — The Saturn Launch Vehicle Digital Computer (LVDC) was one of the major components of the Instrument Unit fitted to the S IVB stage of the Saturn V and Saturn IB rockets. Its primary role was to provide an autopilot for the Saturn from launch to… …   Wikipedia

• Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator — (EDSAC) was an early British computer. The machine, having been inspired by John von Neumann s seminal First Draft of a Report on the EDVAC , was constructed by Maurice Wilkes and his team at the University of Cambridge Mathematical Laboratory in …   Wikipedia

• computer — computerlike, adj. /keuhm pyooh teuhr/, n. 1. Also called processor. an electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. Cf. analog… …   Universalium

• Computer — For other uses, see Computer (disambiguation). Computer technology redirects here. For the company, see Computer Technology Limited. Computer …   Wikipedia

• computer memory — memory (def. 11). * * * Introduction       device that is used to store data or programs (sequences of instructions) on a temporary or permanent basis for use in an electronic digital computer. Computers represent information in binary code,… …   Universalium

• Computer Entrepreneur Award — The Computer Entrepreneur Award was created in 1982 by the IEEE Computer Society, for individuals with major technical or entrepreneurial contributions to the computer industry. The work must be public, and the award is not given until fifteen… …   Wikipedia

• Computer music — is a term that was originally used within academia to describe a field of study relating to the applications of computing technology in music composition; particularly that stemming from the Western art music tradition. It includes the theory and …   Wikipedia