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What does'ABC' stand for in Atanasoff's computer?

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Atanasoff-Berry Computer, abbreviated as ABC, was the world's first electronic digital computer. John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry constructed it at Iowa State University between 1937 and 1942. The ABC was a significant milestone in computing history as it introduced key innovations like binary arithmetic, electronic logic circuits, and capacitors for memory.