Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun computing

2 senses of computing

Sense 1
computer science, computing -- (the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures)
       => engineering, engineering science, applied science, technology -- (the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems; "he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study")

Sense 2
calculation, computation, computing -- (the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods)
       => procedure, process -- (a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb compute

1 sense of compute

Sense 1
calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure -- (make a mathematical calculation or computation)
       => reason -- (think logically; "The children must learn to reason")