Computing
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The use or operation of computers, or the activity of calculating or reckoning something. The study and practice of computer technology and programming.
“Cloud computing has transformed how businesses store and access their data.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
Syllables
com·put·ing
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Wordle
Contains 'ing' suffix and three vowels; watch for the present participle pattern
Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the 'mp' and 'g' combinations provide good scoring opportunities
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