computer

computer
noun /kəmˈpjuːtə,kəmˈpjutɚ/
a) A programmable device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly.

Only a few years ago Mr. Powers, an American computer, disproved a hypothesis about prime numbers which had held the field for more than 250 years.

b) A person employed to perform computations.

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