What is the meaning of computing?

noun

The branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures.
- synonyms: computer science
The procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods.
- synonyms: calculation, computation

verb

Make a mathematical calculation or computation.
- synonyms: calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure

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