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Mainframe

🔄 Synonyms of "Mainframe"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
processornoun	A device which processes, which changes something (a computer processor, food processor, etc.).
central processing unitnoun	(computer hardware) The part of a computer that fetches, decodes and executes instructions from memory, possibly through a cache.
mainframe computer	A mainframe computer, informally called a mainframe or big iron, is a computer used primarily by large organizations for critical applications like bulk data processing for tasks such as censuses, industry and consumer statistics, enterprise resource planning, and large-scale transaction processing.
central processornoun	(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
cpunoun	(computing, slang) The main computer case containing the central components of a personal computer.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Mainframe"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
processornoun	A device which processes, which changes something (a computer processor, food processor, etc.).
central processing unitnoun	(computer hardware) The part of a computer that fetches, decodes and executes instructions from memory, possibly through a cache.
cpunoun	(computing, slang) The main computer case containing the central components of a personal computer.
central processornoun	(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
mainframe computer	A mainframe computer, informally called a mainframe or big iron, is a computer used primarily by large organizations for critical applications like bulk data processing for tasks such as censuses, industry and consumer statistics, enterprise resource planning, and large-scale transaction processing.
servernoun	(computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
computernoun	A programmable electronic device that performs mathematical calculations and logical operations, especially one that can process, store and retrieve large amounts of data very quickly; now especially, a small one for personal or home use employed for manipulating text or graphics, accessing the Internet, or playing games or media.
distancenoun	(countable) An amount of space between points (often geographical points), usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
centralnoun	(especially US) center
hostnoun	One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
systemnoun	A group or set of related things that operate together as a complex whole.
consolenoun	An instrument with displays and an input device that is used to monitor and control an electronic system.
busboynoun	(US) An assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables.
waiternoun	A male or female attendant who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant, café or similar.
main framenoun	the rigid frame upon which the moving parts of a machine are mounted; chassis
macrocomputernoun	(computing) A mainframe, as opposed to a microcomputer.
maxicomputernoun	(computer hardware) A mainframe.
minimainframenoun	A computer resembling a mainframe but significantly smaller in physical size.
maxinoun	A dress, coat or skirt having a maxi hemline.
superframenoun	(computing, telecommunications) A frame (chunk of data) comprising several subframes.