1. to calculate or determine by mathematical means
2. to process data using a computer

Examples

• The scientist will compute the trajectory of the satellite.
• Students learned to compute percentages in math class.
• The computer can compute millions of calculations per second.
• She computed the total cost of the project.
• The program computes the average temperature for each month.
• Engineers compute stress loads on bridge structures.
• The system computes user preferences automatically.