supercomputer
See also: Supercomputer
English
Noun
supercomputer (plural supercomputers)
- (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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Translations
computer that has great processing power
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Dutch
Etymology
Borrowed from English supercomputer.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsy.pər.kɔmˌpju.tər/
- Hyphenation: su‧per‧com‧pu‧ter
Noun
supercomputer m (plural supercomputers, diminutive supercomputertje n)
- (computing) A supercomputer, type of computer that has great processing power.
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