supercomputer
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/ˈsuːpərkəmˌpjuːtər/
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/ˈsuːpəkəmˌpjuːtə/
extremely powerful computer
Etymology
'supercomputer' originates from the combination of 'super' and 'computer', where 'super' meant 'above' or 'beyond' and 'computer' referred to a device for calculations.
'supercomputer' was coined in the 1960s to describe computers that were significantly more powerful than the standard computers of the time.
Initially, it referred to any computer that was more powerful than the average, but now it specifically refers to the most advanced and powerful computers available.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a highly advanced computer that performs at or near the currently highest operational rate for computers.
The supercomputer was used to simulate climate change models.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 21:13