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thinking machine

thinking machine noun: a computer.

Noun

thinking machine (plural thinking machines)

  1. (dated) A computer.
    • Electronic computing machine experts warned last night at a meeting of the New York Chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Management that “thinking machines” now appear to be bringing about a second industrial revolution.1950 November 17, “‘Revolution’ Is Seen In ‘Thinking Machines’”, in The New York Times, →ISSN

Synonyms of thinking machine

Forms of thinking machine

pluralthinking machines

Questions about thinking machine

What does thinking machine mean?
Thinking machine means a computer.
What part of speech is thinking machine?
Thinking machine is a noun.
What is the plural of thinking machine?
The plural of thinking machine is thinking machines.

Words near thinking machine in the dictionary

  1. thinking distance
  2. thinking distances
  3. thinking for oneself
  4. thinking good
  5. thinking little of
  6. thinking machine
  7. thinking machines
  8. thinking man's
  9. thinking man's crumpet
  10. thinking man's crumpets
  11. thinking much of

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