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supermini

[′sü·pər‚min·ē]
(computer science)
A large minicomputer that has sufficient capability to compete with mainframe computers.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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The downside for any supermini auto has always been the added cost and sluggish gear changes.
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