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.
How to use mainframe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From main + frame.
Full origin of mainframe →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.