Beginner ๐Ÿ“š Vocabulary ยท #394 of 1319

computer (n.)

an electronic machine

Examples

  • Turn on the computer.

Key rules

  • A computer is an electronic machine for processing data
  • Turn on the computer, use a computer, a computer program
  • Computer is countable

Common mistakes

  • I am using a computer for โ†’ I am using a computer

Use cases

  • Describing work tools
  • Setting up devices
  • Technology discussions
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Laptop and desktop are types of computer.

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