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supercomputer

 

[ ˈsuːpərkəmˈpjuːtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology

A supercomputer is a powerful computer with a high level of performance compared to a general-purpose computer. Supercomputers are used for highly complex calculations and simulations.

Synonyms

high-performance computer, super machine

Examples of usage

  • Scientists use supercomputers to analyze large datasets.
  • The weather forecasting model runs on a supercomputer.
  • Supercomputers are essential for scientific research.

Translations

Translations of the word "supercomputer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 supercomputador

🇮🇳 सुपरकंप्यूटर

🇩🇪 Supercomputer

🇮🇩 superkomputer

🇺🇦 суперкомп'ютер

🇵🇱 superkomputer

🇯🇵 スーパーコンピュータ

🇫🇷 superordinateur

🇪🇸 supercomputadora

🇹🇷 süper bilgisayar

🇰🇷 슈퍼컴퓨터

🇸🇦 حاسوب فائق

🇨🇿 superpočítač

🇸🇰 superpočítač

🇨🇳 超级计算机

🇸🇮 superračunalnik

🇮🇸 ofurtölva

🇰🇿 суперкомпьютер

🇬🇪 სუპერკომპიუტერი

🇦🇿 superkompüter

🇲🇽 supercomputadora

Etymology

The term 'supercomputer' was first used in the 1960s to refer to extremely fast computers that were capable of performing complex calculations. Over the years, supercomputers have evolved to become even more powerful and are now used in various fields such as scientific research, weather forecasting, and artificial intelligence.

See also: computerization, computerized, microcomputer.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,773, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.