supercomputer

/ˌsupərkəmˈpjudər/
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Other forms: supercomputers

Definitions of supercomputer
  1. noun
    a mainframe computer that is one of the most powerful available at a given time
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    type of:
    mainframe, mainframe computer
    a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
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