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mainframe

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Noun — A large, powerful computer used by big organizations to handle huge volumes of data and many users at once.

How to use mainframe

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Etymology

From main + frame.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mainframe” mean?

The word “mainframe” means a large, powerful computer used by big organizations to handle huge volumes of data and many users at once. In plain terms, a big central computer built for heavy, continuous workloads, as opposed to a desktop PC or server.

How do you pronounce “mainframe”?

“Mainframe” is pronounced MAYN-fraym (/ˈmeɪnˌfɹeɪm/ in IPA).

How do you use “mainframe” in a sentence?

Here is “mainframe” used in a sentence: “The bank still runs its core transactions on an old mainframe.”

What part of speech is “mainframe”?

“Mainframe” is a noun.

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