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Knock a bit off for the computer? (4)

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I believe the answer is:

chip

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This clue might be a double definition.

'knock a bit off for' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'computer?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'the' is the link.

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(Other definitions for chip that I've seen before include "Small fragment (of potato?)" , "loft" , "Crack" , "Gambling token" , "Piece off block (or on shoulder?)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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