ENGLISH
REFERENCE

computed

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kəmˈpjutəd// UK //kəmpjˈuːtɪd// com·put·ed

adj. calculated or figured out using a computer or a mathematical process.

adj. determined or calculated through the use of a computer or mathematical algorithms. Often used as a participial adjective to describe data or results derived from automated processing.


SIMPLE

The computed results appear on the screen instantly.

CONTEXTUAL

The software compares the computed value against the actual measurements to find any errors.

COMPLEX

The computed trajectory of the satellite must be adjusted periodically to account for minor atmospheric drag and gravitational variations.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used attributively before a noun; as a participial adjective, it follows the same placement rules as standard adjectives.

© 2026 English Reference