"classical computer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: classical computers [plural]
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  1. (computing) A computer which is not a quantum computer, nor enjoys any other sort of (yet unknown) mechanism for transcending known computer science; a computer which can be modelled by a deterministic Turing machine Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: quantum computer

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