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computerize
verb com·put·er·ize \kəm-ˈpyü-tə-ˌrīz, -tər-ˌīz\
: to use a computer to make, do, or control (something)
: to provide (something) with computers
: to put (something) into a form that a computer can use
com·put·er·izedcom·put·er·iz·ing
Full Definition of COMPUTERIZE
transitive verb
1
: to carry out, control, or produce by means of a computer <computerized music>
2
: to equip with computers <computerize public schools>
3
a : to store in a computer <computerize data> b : to put in a form that a computer can use <computerize paperwork>
— com·put·er·iz·able \-ˌpyü-tə-ˈrī-zə-bəl\ adjective
— com·put·er·i·za·tion \-ˌpyü-tə-rə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
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First Known Use of COMPUTERIZE
1957
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COMPUTERIZABLE Defined for Kids
computerize
verb com·put·er·ize \kəm-ˈpyü-tə-ˌrīz\
com·put·er·izedcom·put·er·iz·ing
Definition of COMPUTERIZE for Kids
1
: to carry out, control, or produce on a computer <computerize a billing system>
2
: to equip with computers <computerize a school>
3
: to put in a form that a computer can use <computerize school records>
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