(computing) A computer (mechanical, electrical or other) that processes using continuously varying signals rather than digital, quantized, values.

plural of analog computer

(computing) A computing device that processes signals that change in discrete, quantized, steps; as opposed to an analog computer.

A branch of information security applied to both theoretical and actual computer systems and networks.

(linguistics, computer science) An interdisciplinary field dealing with the statistical and/or rule-based modeling of natural language from a computational perspective. This modeling is not limited to any particular field of linguistics.

plural of computer virus

(computer games, chess) The game of chess involving a computer able to play autonomously, i.e. without human guidance.

(computer hardware) An early type of computer that used electromagnetic relays.

A computer that features the best characteristics of the analog computer and digital computer.

(computer hardware, dated) A computer intended for use in the home.