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2 ADJ If a book or television programme is compulsive , it is so interesting that you do not want to stop reading or watching it. □  The second series of this drama has been explosive, compulsive viewing. ●  com|pul|sive|ly ADV [ADV adj] □  …a series of compulsively readable novels.

com|pul|so|ry /kəmpʌ lsəri/ ADJ If something is compulsory , you must do it or accept it, because it is the law or because someone in a position of authority says you must. □  In East Germany, learning Russian was compulsory. □  Many young men are trying to get away from compulsory military conscription. ●  com|pul|so|ri|ly /kəmpʌ lsər I li/ ADV [ADV with v, ADV adj] □  Five of the company's senior managers have been made compulsorily redundant.

com|punc|tion /kəmpʌ ŋkʃ ^ə n/ N‑UNCOUNT If you say that someone has no compunction about doing something, you mean that they do it without feeling ashamed or guilty. [DISAPPROVAL ] □  He has no compunction about relating how he killed his father.

com|pu|ta|tion /kɒ mpjʊte I ʃ ^ə n/ (computations ) N‑VAR Computation is mathematical calculation. □  The discrepancies resulted from different methods of computation. □  He took a few notes and made computations.

com|pu|ta|tion|al /kɒ mpjʊte I ʃən ^ə l/ ADJ [usu ADJ n] Computational means using computers. □  …the limits of the computational methods available 50 years ago.

com|pute /kəmpjuː t/ (computes , computing , computed ) VERB To compute a quantity or number means to calculate it. □ [V n] I tried to compute the cash value of the ponies and horse boxes.

com|put|er ◆◆◇ /kəmpjuː tə ^r / (computers )

1 N‑COUNT [oft by/on N ] A computer is an electronic machine that can store and deal with large amounts of information. □  The data are then fed into a computer. □  The car was designed by computer.

2 → see also personal computer COLLOCATIONS computer NOUN 1

noun + computer : desktop, home, laptop, tablet

adjective + computer : handheld, personal, portable; powerful, sophisticated

verb + computer : operate, program, run, use; install, reboot, restart, upgrade; hack, infect

com|put|er|ate /kəmpjuː tərət/ ADJ If someone is computerate , they have enough skill and knowledge to be able to use a computer.

com|pu t|er game (computer games ) N‑COUNT A computer game is a game that you play on a computer or on a small portable piece of electronic equipment.

com|put|er|ize /kəmpjuː təra I z/ (computerizes , computerizing , computerized ) in BRIT, also use computerise VERB To computerize a system, process, or type of work means to arrange for a lot of the work to be done by computer. □ [V n] We need to computerize everything that's done by hand at the moment. □ [V ] Many hospitals say they simply can't afford to computerize. ●  com|put|eri|za|tion /kəmpjuː təra I ze I ʃ ^ə n/ N‑UNCOUNT □  …the benefits of computerization.

com|put|er|ized /kəmpjuː təra I zd/ in BRIT, also use computerised 1 ADJ [usu ADJ n] A computerized system, process, or business is one in which the work is done by computer. □  The National Cancer Institute now has a computerized system that can quickly provide information. □  …the most highly-computerized businesses.

2 ADJ [usu ADJ n] Computerized information is stored on a computer. □  Computerized data bases are proliferating fast. □  The public registry in Panama City keeps computerized records of all companies.