mainframe computer


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mainframe computer

Large computer with many terminals.
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Noun 1. [画像:mainframe computer - a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room]mainframe computer - a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
digital computer - a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits
supercomputer - a mainframe computer that is one of the most powerful available at a given time
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