noun
supercomputer
noun
1
A computer far more powerful than typical machines of its time, used for massive calculations.
"Scientists used a supercomputer to model the climate for the next century."
How to Use Supercomputer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of the most powerful computers in existence at a given time, used for huge calculations like weather or nuclear modelling.
Common pairings
supercomputer simulation
run on a supercomputer
Word Forms
supercomputers plural
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Etymology
From super- + computer.