Question

grace hopper

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

Explanation:

1. Grace Hopper lived from 1906 - 1992. In her time, the term 'computer' originally referred to a person who performed numerical calculations. Her main contributions include pioneering work in computer - programming languages, such as developing the first compiler and being an advocate for COBOL.
2. Historically, 'computer' was a job title for human calculators before it came to mean a machine.
3. Hopper's work in programming languages laid the foundation for modern software development and made programming more accessible.

Answer:

1. Time Period: 1906 - 1992
2. What did the term 'computer' mean?: Originally a person who did numerical calculations.
3. Main contribution: Pioneering work in programming languages, including developing the first compiler and promoting COBOL.