Definition: A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look!
That dictionary definition is quite precise, you see,
But "computers" today have a brand new decree.
It
used
to mean someone skilled with numbers bright,
Calculating sums both morning, noon, and night.
A “computationalist,” a clever, steady hand,
Adding, subtracting, across the land!
But now, my dears, it’s something far more grand,
Machines that think – you understand?
These aren't just adding up, or solving with a plea,
They process information for you and me.
Think of tablets, laptops, phones so sleek,
All powered by computers, quick and speak!
They store our data, play our favorite tunes,
And help us learn beneath the sun and moons.
So “computers” now mean
electronic
devices too,
With circuits buzzing, working just for you!
Does that make more sense? Any questions to share?