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   Compute , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Computed; p. pr. & vb. n. Computing.] [L. computare. See Count, v. t.] To determine by calculation; to reckon; to count.
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   Two days, as we compute the days of heaven.
   Milton.
   
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   What's done we partly may compute,
   But know not what's resisted.
   Burns.
   Syn. -- To calculate; number; count; reckon; estimate; enumerate; rate. See Calculate.
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   Compute, n. [L. computus: cf. F. comput.] Computation. [R.]
   Sir T. Browne.
   
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