<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to determine by calculation; reckon; calculate: These early astronomers computed the period of Jupiter's revolution.</li><li>Synonyms: figure, count, estimate.</li><li>to determine by using a computer or calculator.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to reckon; calculate.</li><li>to use a computer or calculator.</li><li>Informal: to make sense; add up: His reasons for doing that just don't compute.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>computation: Outer space is vast beyond compute.</li><li>the processing, memory, and storage resources required for a computer, network, or program to function: To meet today's business demands, you need a solid foundation of compute.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>relating to or comprising the processing, memory, and storage resources required for a computer or program to function: The system uses intelligent load balancing so as to maximally utilize the available compute power.</li></ul>