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Definition:

A computer is an electronic machine that

1) takes in data and instructions (input)
2) works with the data (processing)
3) puts out information (output)

Explanation:

Computers are made of HARDWARE

- input devices like the keyboard and mouse
- the CPU and memory
- storage devices like hard drives
- output devices like printers and monitors

and SOFTWARE
(the instructions that tell the computer what to do)
- system software
- programs (application software)

 

 

Find out More!

• Go directly to "computer" in the TechEncyclopedia.
  
  
• Look it up yourself in the FOLDOC dictionary.