supercomputer

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super- +‎ computer

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supercomputer (plural supercomputers)

  1. (computing) Any computer that has a far greater processing power than others of its generation; typically they use more than one core and are housed in large clean rooms with high air flow to permit cooling. Typical uses are weather forecasting, nuclear and other natural science simulations, advanced mathematics and animations.

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from English supercomputer.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsy.pər.kɔmˌpju.tər/
  • Hyphenation: su‧per‧com‧pu‧ter

Noun[edit]

supercomputer m (plural supercomputers, diminutive supercomputertje n)

  1. (computing) A supercomputer, type of computer that has great processing power.