computerized
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/kəmˈpjuːtəˌraɪzd/
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/kəmˈpjuːtəraɪzd/
(computerize)
controlled by a computer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'computerized' originates from the word 'computer', which comes from Latin 'computare', meaning 'to calculate'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'computer' evolved from the Latin 'computare' to the French 'computer', and eventually became the modern English word 'computer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to calculate', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'equipped with or controlled by a computer'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'computerize'.
They computerized the entire system last year.
Adjective 1
equipped with or controlled by a computer.
The office is fully computerized.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35