Definition of "supercomputer" [supercomputer]

• A mainframe computer that is among the largest, fastest, or most powerful of those available at a given time. (noun)

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• "The term supercomputer is used for room-sized hardware installations that work together on massive calculating jobs."
• "The world's biggest, fastest supercomputer is now in China."
• "In 2000, it sold its interest in supercomputer maker Cray Research."