Question

Why is a computer called"a computer"?​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The term computer is derived from the Latin term 'computare', this means to calculate or programmable machine. Computer can not do anything without a Program. It represents the decimal numbers through a string of binary digits. The Word 'Computer' usually refers to the Center Processor Unit plus Internal memory

Answer 2

Answer:

because it was originally given to humans (himan computers) who performed numerical calculations using mechanical calculators.The term was later given to mechanical devices as they began replacing human computers.