An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To determine by calculation, especially by numerical methods; to determine by using a computer or calculator. See also → calculate.

Etymology (EN): From Fr. computer, from L. computare “to count, sum up,” from → com- “with” + putare “to prune, clean, settle an account, think over, reflect;” PIE base *pau- “to cut, strike, stamp.”

Etymology (PE): Hesâbidan, from Ar. hesâb “reckoning, computation,” + infinitive suffix -idan.