ordinateur

Definitions of ordinateur
  1. noun
    an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
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    statisticien
    someone versed in the collection and interpretation of numerical data (especially someone who uses statistics to calculate insurance premiums)
    type of:
    connaisseur, expert
    a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
  2. noun
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
    synonyms: processeur de données
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    ordinateur analogique
    a computer that represents information by variable quantities (e.g., positions or voltages)
    ordinateur numérique
    a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits
    totalisateur
    computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
    mainframe
    a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
    mini-ordinateur
    a digital computer of medium size
    PC, micro-ordinateur, ordinateur individuel
    a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time
    règle à calcul
    analog computer consisting of a handheld instrument used for rapid calculations; have been replaced by pocket calculators
    poste de travail, station de travail
    a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer
    type of:
    appareil, automate
    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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