mainframe | ||
1. | [ noun ] (computer science) a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room | |
Synonyms: | mainframe_computer | |
Related terms: | digital_computer supercomputer | |
2. | [ noun ] (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached | |
Synonyms: | CPU C.P.U. central_processor processor central_processing_unit | |
Related terms: | electronic_equipment hardware computer CPU_board computer_science process | |
Similar spelling: |
Manfre Manfredi manipur Manfredonia |