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Alan Turing

Description

Alan Turing was an English mathematician, logician, and computer scientist who made significant contributions to various fields, including artificial intelligence, cryptography, and theoretical biology. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern computing and is best known for his work on breaking the German Enigma codes during World War II.

Sample Sentences

As a proper noun (name):

• Alan Turing was born on June 23, 1912, in London.
• The Alan Turing statue at Bletchley Park commemorates his remarkable achievements.

As a noun:

• Alan Turing's research in cryptography revolutionized code-breaking techniques.
• The Alan Turing award is considered the highest honor in computer science.

As an adjective:

• The Alan Turing Machine laid the foundation for modern computing.
• His Alan Turing-like intelligence allowed him to solve complex mathematical problems effortlessly.

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