digital computer

/ˈdɪdʒɪtlˌkəmˈpjuːtə/

noun

A computing device that processes signals that change in discrete, quantized, steps; as opposed to an analog computer.

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Meanings

noundigital computer (plural digital computers)

plural digital computers

  1. computingA computing device that processes signals that change in discrete, quantized, steps; as opposed to an analog computer.

Translations

Finnish digitaalitietokone
  • digitaalitietokonecomputing device
Hungarian digitális számítógép
  • digitális számítógépcomputing device
Cite this entry
APA

digital computer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/digital%20computer

MLA

“digital computer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/digital%20computer. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “digital computer,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/digital%20computer.

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