carcomputer

noun

UK /ˈkɑː.kəmˌpjuː.tər/

US /ˈkɑːr.kəmˌpjuː.t̬ɚ/

A carcomputer is a small computer that helps a car work and tells the driver things.

The carcomputer showed a warning light on the dashboard.

SYNONYMS

vehicle computer car computer automotive computer engine control unit onboard computer

RELATED WORDS

dashboard sensor engine navigation software

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer built into a car for entertainment, navigation, and information.

The carcomputer played music and showed the map.

3. A small computer used inside a vehicle for controlling its systems.

Mechanics used the carcomputer to find the engine problem.

4. A hobbyist computer installed in a car for custom projects.

He built a carcomputer to log his driving data.