What is a computer?
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The question is asking for an explanation of what a computer is, including its historical context and definitions over time.
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An electronic device that manipulates, stores, retrieves, and processes data.
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates, stores, retrieves, and processes data according to programmed instructions.
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A computer is an electronic device that manipulates, stores, retrieves, and processes data according to programmed instructions.
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Historically, 'computer' was a term used for humans who performed calculations. The development and evolution of electronic computers revolutionized computation by automating tasks and performing complex operations more efficiently.
Sources
- Computer Basics: What is a Computer? - GCFGlobal - edu.gcfglobal.org
- Computer - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Computer | Definition, History, Operating Systems, & Facts | Britannica - britannica.com
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