computerised
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kəmˈpjuːtəraɪzd/
KK: /kəmˈpjuːtəraɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or operated by computers; using digital technology.
Example
The new system is fully computerised, making it easier to manage data.
Conversation
Have you seen the new computerised system at work?
Yes, it's pretty impressive how fast everything runs now.
I know! It really makes our tasks so much easier.
Absolutely, I can't imagine going back to the old way.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
digital
automated
electronic
Antonyms
manual
analog
unautomated
verb
Definition
To convert a process or system to be operated by a computer.
Example
The company has computerised its inventory management system to improve efficiency.
Tense Forms
Past: computerised
Past Participle: computerised
Conversation
Did you hear that they computerised the whole filing system at work?
Really? That sounds like a huge improvement!
Yeah, it used to take forever to find anything.
Root Explanation
Computerised → It is formed from "computer" (from Latin *computare*, meaning to calculate or count) and "-ised" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating a process or result). The word "computerised" means to have made something operate or function using a computer.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'computer' which means to calculate, and remember that 'computerised' means something has been made to function through that calculation.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.