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mainframe

6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for mainframe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

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

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

CPU C.P.U. central processor mainframe computer central processing unit

How to use mainframe

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

run on a mainframe mainframe computer legacy mainframe

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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