noun
a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits
• Hypernyms: ↑computer, ↑computing machine, ↑computing device, ↑data processor, ↑electronic computer, ↑information processing system
• Hyponyms:
↑bulletin board system, ↑bulletin board, ↑electronic bulletin board, ↑bbs, ↑file server, ↑mainframe, ↑mainframe computer, ↑minicomputer, ↑multiprocessor, ↑personal computer, ↑PC, ↑microcomputer, ↑von Neumann machine, ↑workstation
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noun : a computer that operates with numbers expressed directly as digits in a decimal, binary, or other system
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a computer that processes information in digital form. Cf. analog computer.
[1940-45]
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digital computer noun
An electronic calculating machine using arithmetical digits, generally binary or decimal notation
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Main Entry: ↑digit
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digital computer,
a type of electronic calculating machine using numbers expressed as digits of some numerical system to solve problems which can be expressed mathematically.
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noun, pl ⋯ -ers [count]
: a computer that works with numbers that are represented by the digits 0 and 1
Useful english dictionary. 2012.