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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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instrumentation, instrumentality go
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
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machine go
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system go
a machine for performing calculations automatically
a machine for performing calculations automatically
digital computer
a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits
a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits
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bulletin board, bulletin board system, electronic bulletin board, bbs go
a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest
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file server go
(computer science) a digital computer that provides workstations on a network with controlled access to shared resources
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mainframe, mainframe computer go
a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
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minicomputer go
a digital computer of medium size
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multiprocessor go
a computer that uses two or more processing units under integrated control
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personal computer, PC, microcomputer go
a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time
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von Neumann machine go
any digital computer incorporating the ideas of stored programs and serial counters that were proposed in 1946 by von Neumann and his colleagues
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workstation go
a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer