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1. an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program.

2. In 1837, Charles Babbage proposed the first general mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine. The Analytical Engine contained an ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit), basic flow control, punch cards (inspired by the Jacquard Loom), and integrated memory.

3. The computer was invented in order to automate mathematical calculations that were previously completed by people. ... Babbage was a mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer who saw a need for an automated system that would negate human error in computation.

4. Yes, Computer is an electronic device used in almost every field even where it is most unexpected. ... Computer has become very important nowadays because it is very much accurate, fast and can accomplish many tasks easily. Otherwise to complete those tasks manually much more time is required.

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