My computer has got to be useful for something.
Source: tatoeba (1409)
Computer
/kəmˈpjuːtə/
Synonyms for "computer" (77 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (16)
Noun(7 words)
Strong matches (23)
Related words (38)
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Noun(11 words)
Adjective(1 words)
modern data processor
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: calculator, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, 'puter.
- Sentence evidence is available for computer, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "computer".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "computer"
Keep "computer" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "computer" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "computer", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "computer" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriescomputer architecturecomputer programmingcomputer sciencedesktop computerlaptop computerpersonal computer
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
40 translations across 24 languages.
Arabic
1 entries- مُحَاسِب noun (person)
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
1 entries- ܡܲܚܫܒ݂ܵܢܵܐ noun (person)
Bulgarian
1 entries- изчисли́тел noun (person)
Catalan
2 entries- calculador noun (person)
- computador noun (person)
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 計算員 /计算员 noun (person)
- 計算者 /计算者 noun (person)
Czech
1 entries- sčítač noun (person)
Dutch
1 entries- rekenaar noun (person)
Esperanto
1 entries- komputisto noun (person)
Estonian
1 entries- arvutaja noun (person)
Finnish
1 entries- laskija noun (person)
Greek
2 entries- λογίστρια noun (person)
- λογιστής noun (person)
Hungarian
1 entries- fejszámoló noun (person)
Japanese
1 entries- 計算手 noun (person)
Macedonian
1 entries- пресметувач noun (person)
Manx
1 entries- co-earrooder noun (person)
Middle English
1 entries- countour noun (person)
Old English
1 entries- rīmere noun (person)
Polish
3 entries- kalkulator noun (person)
- kalkulatorka noun (person)
- rachmistrz noun (person)
Portuguese
2 entries- calculista noun (person)
- computador noun (person)
Russian
4 entries- вычисли́тель noun (person)
- вычисли́тельница noun (person)
- расчётчик noun (person)
- расчётчица noun (person)
Sicilian
2 entries- cuntaturi noun (person)
- raggiuneri noun (person)
Spanish
2 entries- calculador noun (person)
- computador noun (person)
Swedish
4 entries- beräknare noun (person)
- mänsklig beräknare noun (person)
- mänsklig räknare noun (person)
- räknare noun (person)
Tagalog
1 entries- taga-kompyut noun (person)
Sample sentences
30 total sentences available.
So annoying... Now I get a headache whenever I use the computer!
Source: tatoeba (1687)
Aaah!! My computer is broken!
Source: tatoeba (1910)
I have to get a new computer.
Source: tatoeba (2023)
Showing 4 of 30 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "computer"?
Closest matches include calculator, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, 'puter.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "computer"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.