Question

mauchly and eckert

1. time period:
2. what did the term computer mean?
3. main contribution:

Explanation:

1. The time - period related to Mauchly and Eckert is around the mid - 20th century when they were involved in computer - related work.
2. Historically, the term 'computer' originally referred to a person who performed calculations manually. By the time of Mauchly and Eckert, it was evolving to mean an electronic device for performing calculations.
3. Mauchly and Eckert are known for their significant contributions to the development of the first general - purpose electronic digital computer, the ENIAC.

Answer:

1. Mid - 20th century.
2. Originally a human calculator, evolving to an electronic calculating device.
3. Development of the ENIAC.