computing

computing — noun

1. the activity of working with computers, or the academic subject that studies how

1.名詞B1
釋義

the activity of working with computers, or the academic subject that studies how computers and software are designed and used.

例句

Beatriz is studying computing at the University of Edinburgh.

study + computing for the academic subject

Cloud computing lets a small bakery store all its orders online.

compound: cloud computing

同義詞
  • information technology

    broader; covers networks, support, and hardware as well as software

  • computer science

    narrower and more academic; the theory and mathematics behind computing

  • IT

    everyday short form of information technology, common in job titles and departments

文法句型

uncountable: study/work in computing

noun + noun: computing course / skills / power

modifier compounds: cloud computing, mobile computing

用法筆記

Almost always uncountable, so it takes no article and has no plural form. Frequently appears as the first half of a compound (computing course, computing skills, computing power, cloud computing) rather than standing alone.

常見錯誤

❌Sora is taking three computings this term.
✅Sora is taking three computing courses this term.
💡computing is uncountable; add a counter noun like course, class, or module.
❌Shirin works in the computing.
✅Shirin works in computing.
💡drop the article before this uncountable noun when naming the field.