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computer

computer

Meaning of computer

electronic machine for information

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British English/kəmˈpjuːtə/
American English/kəmˈpjuːtər/
Russian transcription[kɐmˈpʲjutʲɪr]
computer
computer - компьютер
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computer with Russian translation

computer usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мой компьютер не включается сегодня утром.

My computer won't start this morning.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он купил новый компьютер для домашнего офиса.

He bought a new computer for his home office.

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computer belongs to the topic "Top 500, Programming". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

computerкомпьютер
guestгость
greetingприветствие
viewвид
toolинструмент
priceцена
helpпомогать

computer synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between computer / laptop / notebook / workstation / all-in-one / ultrabook

🇬🇧English
computer

The same general word as the headword.

A1Very Often

I use a computer every day.

Я пользуюсь компьютером каждый день.

🇬🇧English

A portable computer that you can use on your lap or carry around.

A1Very Often

I work on my laptop during the поезд.

Я работаю на ноутбуке в поезде.

🇬🇧English

Another word for a laptop, used more in some regions and brands.

A1Rarely

She bought a lightweight notebook for school.

Она купила лёгкий ноутбук для учёбы.

W
🇬🇧English
workstation

A powerful computer for demanding professional work like design, engineering, or science.

A1Rarely

The designer uses a workstation for 3D graphics.

Дизайнер использует рабочую станцию для 3D-графики.

A
🇬🇧English
all-in-one

A desktop computer with the screen and computer parts built into one unit.

A1Often

She uses an all-in-one in her office.

Она использует моноблок в своём офисе.

U
🇬🇧English
ultrabook

A very thin, light laptop, usually with long battery life.

A1Rarely

I travel with an ultrabook because it is so light.

Я путешествую с ультрабуком, потому что он очень лёгкий.

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How to pronounce computer and what this word means

computer translation: компьютер. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce computer

/kəmˈpjuːtə/

computer translation

компьютер

computer examples

My computer won't start this morning.

computer transcription

/kəmˈpjuːtə/, /kəmˈpjuːtər/

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computer meaning: what does it mean?

electronic machine for information

computer pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

computer is pronounced as /kəmˈpjuːtə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

computer definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

My computer won't start this morning. Translation: Мой компьютер не включается сегодня утром.

Is computer part of Programming vocabulary?

Yes, computer (компьютер) can be learned in the Programming topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is computer part of Professional English vocabulary?

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