| 释义 |
computerize, v.|kəmˈpjuːtəraɪz|
[f. computer + -ize.]
trans. To prepare for operation by, or to operate by means of, a computer; to install a computer or computers in (an office, etc.). So comˌputeriˈzation vbl. n., comˈputerized ppl. a.
1960Times 4 Aug. 13/4 Executives read and hear a lot about ‘computerization’. Ibid. 13/5 The initial paperwork for each computerized job is therefore often formidable. 1961Times (Computer Suppl.) 3 Oct. p. v/7 The businessman will probably..think out..what areas of his business might be profitably computerized. 1963Publishers' Weekly 5 Aug. 83/1 (caption) Computerized Typesetting via Communications Satellite. 1964Economist 4 Apr. 54/2 The computerisation of the betting shops or roulette establishments. 1964Bookseller 19 Dec. 2296/1 To computerize our invoicing and accounts departments in the hope of maintaining a faster flow of invoices. 1969Jane's Freight Containers 1968–69 355/1 Many other requirements of modern transport will be computerised.
For etym. read: [Back-formation from *computerized ppl. a.] |