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Computer

Computer

Beginnernoun · common

Definition

An electronic machine used for work and the internet.

Example

Min computer er gået i stykker.

My computer broke down.

Etymology

'Computer' is borrowed from English, derived from the Latin 'computare', meaning 'to calculate'. The term has become ubiquitous in Danish as technology evolved.

How & Where It’s Used

'Computer' is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, amplifying in usage with the rise of technology in everyday life.

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