noun
- plural of noncomputer; devices, systems, or entities that are not computers
Usage: typically used in technical or comparative contexts; often used to distinguish non-digital or non-computational devices from computers
Examples
- The study compared how users interact with computers versus noncomputers like typewriters and calculators.
- In the 1970s, most office equipment consisted of noncomputers such as filing cabinets and mechanical adding machines.
- The museum displayed both early computers and noncomputers to show the evolution of office technology.
- Some people still prefer noncomputers for certain tasks because they don't require electricity or technical skills.