British spelling of 'computerize'; to convert a system or process to work using computers, or to equip something with a computer.
From 'computer' plus the suffix '-ise' (British spelling of '-ize'), which comes from Latin '-izare' meaning to make or cause to become. The term emerged in the 1960s as computers became more prevalent in business and industry.
The British 'computerise' versus American 'computerize' split is a reminder that English spelling differences aren't random—they reflect different standardization timelines across the Atlantic. Britain often preferred '-ise' endings for historical reasons, while America was influenced by Latin-based rules.
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