as in to calculate
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
for the test we were required to compute the answers without using a calculator
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The amplituhedron is an incredibly powerful calculational tool, enabling those who work with them to compute — by hand, mind you — scattering amplitudes for problems that could not have been feasibly calculated even by a computer beforehand.
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 5 Sep. 2025
Unlike ordinary bits, these computing elements are made of quantum objects that can be in two possible states, labeled 0 and 1, at the same time.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Previous designs have been used in specialized applications, such as connecting computing units inside data centers where speed is critical.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2022, Valve kicked off a new computing category with the Steam Deck PC gaming handheld, which received rave reviews.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 5 Sep. 2025
Unlike ordinary bits, these computing elements are made of quantum objects that can be in two possible states, labeled 0 and 1, at the same time.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Previous designs have been used in specialized applications, such as connecting computing units inside data centers where speed is critical.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2022, Valve kicked off a new computing category with the Steam Deck PC gaming handheld, which received rave reviews.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
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That asymmetry matters when calculating total cost and complexity.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The period piece presents the sisters as calculating and strategic, yet brutal in their enforcement of control.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some companies are figuring it out and seeing real value.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Can’t figure a reason for the backwards nature of it.—
Sam McDowell
September 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Compute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compute. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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