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- computer graphics/kəmˈpjuː.tə ˈɡræf.ɪks/Images, animations, or videos created or manipulated using computers.nounHigh in technical/creative fields
- computer language/kəmˈpjuːtə ˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ/A formal system of symbols and rules used to give instructions to a computer.nounB2
- computer law/kəmˈpjuːtə lɔː/The area of law that deals with the legal issues related to the use, development, and regulation of computers and information technology.nounLow
- computer literacy/kəmˈpjuːtə ˈlɪt(ə)rəsi/The basic knowledge and skills required to use computers and related technology effectively.nounB2
- computer science/kəmˈpjuːtə ˌsaɪəns/The study of the principles and use of computers, including computation, data processing, and system design.nounHigh
- computer typesetting/kəmˈpjuːtə ˈtaɪpˌsetɪŋ/The process of arranging text and images on a page using computer software, as opposed to manual or mechanical typesetting.nounC1
- computer virus/kəmˈpjuːtə ˌvaɪrəs/A malicious software program designed to spread from computer to computer and interfere with normal operations.nounB2
- computer vision/kəmˈpjuːtə ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/A field of artificial intelligence that enables computers and systems to derive meaningful information from digital images, videos, and other visual inputs, and to take actions or make recommendations based on that information.nounC2
- computer-aided design/kəmˌpjuː.tər ˌeɪ.dɪd dɪˈzaɪn/The use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.nounC1
- computer-aided engineering/kəmˌpjuː.tərˌeɪ.dɪd ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/The use of computer software to assist in engineering tasks such as design, analysis, simulation, and manufacturing.nounC1
- computer-aided manufacturing/kəmˌpjuːtə ˌeɪdɪd ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/The use of computer software and control systems to operate and manage the production process in manufacturing.nounC1
- computer-aided publishing/kəmˈpjuː.tər ˌeɪ.dɪd ˈpʌb.lɪʃ.ɪŋ/The use of computer software to design, layout, and produce documents for print or digital distribution.nounLow-to-Medium
- computer-assisted makeup/kəmˈpjuːtər əˌsɪstɪd ˈmeɪkʌp/The use of computer technology to help apply, design, or simulate makeup.nounLow
- computerdom/kəmˈpjuːtədəm/The world, community, culture, or realm of computers and computing; the collective sphere of computer technology, its professionals, and its enthusiasts.nounVery Rare / Technical
- computerese/kəmˌpjuːtəˈriːz/The jargon or technical language used by people working with computers.nounLow
- computerist/kəmˈpjuːtərɪst/An expert or enthusiast of computers; someone skilled in computer technology, especially in its earlier, more hobbyist-oriented stages.nounVery Low
- computerize/kəmˈpjuː.tər.aɪz/To adapt or convert a system, process, or equipment to be operated or controlled by computers.verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
- computerized axial tomography/kəmˌpjuː.tə.raɪzd ˌæk.si.əl təˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.nounC2
- computerized tomography/kəmˈpjuːtəraɪzd təˈmɒɡrəfi/An imaging technique that uses computer-processed X-ray measurements to generate detailed cross-sectional images (slices) of the body.nounLow to Medium (high in medical/technical contexts, low in everyday conversation)
- computerphobe/kəmˈpjuː.tə.fəʊb/A person who has a fear of or strong aversion to using computers.nounLow
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