"computator" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: computators [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} computator (plural computators)
  1. (archaic) A person who performs computations. Tags: archaic
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  2. (archaic) A mechanical device that performs computation. Tags: archaic
    Sense id: en-computator-en-noun-RSQfw7I6
  3. (humorous) Synonym of computer (“electronic device”) Tags: humorous Synonyms: computer [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-computator-en-noun-lvg632k-

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