When was the first computer invented? There is no easy answer to this question due to the many different classifications of computers . The first mechanical computer, created by Charles Babbage in 1822 , doesn't really resemble what most would consider a computer today. Therefore, this document has been created with a listing of each of the computer firsts, starting with the Difference Engine and leading up to the computers we use today. Note: Early inventions which helped lead up to the computer, such as the abacus , calculator , and tablet machines, are not accounted for in this document. The word "computer" was first used The word "computer" was first recorded as being used in 1613 and originally was used to describe a human who performed calculations or computations. The definition of a computer remained the same until the end of the 19th century, when the industrial revolution gave rise to machines whose primary purpos...
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