Like many foundational concepts the definition of what is a "computer" can get a little murky or entirely too technical with little in between.
My current favorite lay-definition is "A computer is a machine that can run various computer programs." or "A machine that can be programed."
It's a little circular but I like it better than definitions that are centered on "calculation."
What is your "go to" definition?
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