computing

transitive verb computed, computing

1. to determine (a number, amount, etc.) by arithmetic; calculate
2. to determine or calculate by using a computer

Origin: L computare < com-, with + putare, to reckon, orig., to prune: see pure

intransitive verb

1. to determine a number, amount, etc.
2. to use a computer
3. Informal to make sense; seem reasonable; add up: an explanation that does not compute

noun