compute

BrE /kəmˈpjuːt/ AmE /kəmˈpjut/

verb en → es

past computed pp computed ing computing

1 CALCULATE [transitive] B2

to calculate or work out a number, amount, etc.

calcular, computar

  • compute something

Collocations compute the cost · compute an average

  • The program can compute the total cost.

    El programa puede calcular el costo total.

2 PROCESS [transitive] B1

to process data using a computer or other electronic device

procesar, computar

  • compute something

Collocations compute the results · compute a solution

  • The system computes data in real time.

    El sistema procesa datos en tiempo real.