What is a computer?

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Asked by Rohit Kumar
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Renuka Rana
2016-05-23 15:44:15
A computer is an electronic device which is capable of receiving information (data) in a particular form and of performing a sequence of operations in accordance with a predetermined but variable set of procedural instructions (program) to produce a result in the form of information or signals.

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Okay. Thank you.

Paul zira
4 years ago
Computer is an electronic piece of equipment that accept data store and the data and produce output result under the direction of a detail step by step store instruction called programme.

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Shikhar Mogha
7 years ago
Hi Rohit, Computer is an electronic machine that can store, find and arrange information, calculate amounts and control other machines. Hope it helps.

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Ravi Anand
7 years ago
A computer is a machine or device that performs processes, calculations and operations based on instructions provided by a software or hardware programme. It is designed to execute applications and provides a variety of solutions by combining integrated hardware and software components.

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