WolframAlpha is a computational knowledge engine that aims to make all systematic knowledge immediately computable and accessible to everyone. It works by using its vast store of expert-level knowledge and algorithms to automatically answer questions and generate results.
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Key features of WolframAlpha:
- Free-form input: WolframAlpha works to accept completely free-form input, allowing users to input a wide range of queries.
- Expert-level knowledge: It brings expert-level knowledge and capabilities to the broadest possible range of people, spanning all professions and education levels.
- Computational power: It is known for its ability to solve very complex equations in mathematics and physics, but it is capable of much more. For example, students can compare different elements in the periodic table, explore computations for engineering problems, and discover information about nutrition and fitness.
- Extended keyboard: Users can use an extended keyboard to type math symbols right into the input field, and upload and process files, tabular data, and images.
- Web apps: offers web apps that cover a variety of topics, from course assistants to finance, fitness, stock trading, and password generation.
- Natural language input: With its intuitive English-like function names and coherent design, the Wolfram Language is uniquely easy to read, write, and learn.
WolframAlpha is not a search engine, but a computational knowledge engine that generates output by doing computations from the Wolfram Knowledgebase, instead of searching the web and returning links. Users can access Wolfram Alpha through one of its mobile apps or use wolframalpha.com on a mobile device.