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supercomputer

su·per·com·put·er
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soo-per-kuh m-pyoo-ter, soo-per-kuh m-pyoo-ter]
    • /ˈsu pər kəmˌpyu tər, ˌsu pər kəmˈpyu tər/
    • /suːpəkəmˈpjuːtər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-per-kuh m-pyoo-ter, soo-per-kuh m-pyoo-ter]
    • /ˈsu pər kəmˌpyu tər, ˌsu pər kəmˈpyu tər/

Definitions of supercomputer word

  • noun supercomputer a very fast, powerful mainframe computer, used in advanced military and scientific applications. 1
  • noun supercomputer mainframe computer 1
  • countable noun supercomputer A supercomputer is a powerful computer that can process large amounts of data very quickly. 0
  • noun supercomputer a powerful computer that can process large quantities of data of a similar type very quickly 0
  • noun supercomputer an extremely fast and expensive computer, typically used for such complex tasks as scientific simulations, weather forecasting, etc. 0

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Parts of speech for Supercomputer

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supercomputer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for supercomputer

noun supercomputer

  • cpu — In a computer, the CPU is the part that processes all the data and makes the computer work. CPU is an abbreviation for 'central processing unit'.
  • hard drive — hard disk drive
  • microcomputer — a compact computer, with less capacity and capability than a minicomputer, consisting of a microprocessor and other components.
  • modem — an electronic device that makes possible the transmission of data to or from a computer via telephone or other communication lines.
  • computer — a device, usually electronic, that processes data according to a set of instructions. The digital computer stores data in discrete units and performs arithmetical and logical operations at very high speed. The analog computer has no memory and is slower than the digital computer but has a continuous rather than a discrete input. The hybrid computer combines some of the advantages of digital and analog computers

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