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Mainframes

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processornounA 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 computerA 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.
hostsnounOne which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
computersnounA 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.
computer systemnoun(computing) A system for computing that includes the physical computing unit itself and its peripherals.
supercomputersnoun(computing) Any computer that has a far greater processing power than others of its generation.
workstationsnounAn area, at a workplace, for a single worker.
computing systemnouna system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage
desktop computersA computer of a size designed to be used on a desk or table, as opposed to larger machines, such as mainframes, and smaller machines, such as laptops and palmtops.
supercomputernoun(computing) Any computer that has a far greater processing power than others of its generation.
digital computernoun(computing) A computing device that processes signals that change in discrete, quantized, steps; as opposed to an analog computer.
workstationnounAn area, at a workplace, for a single worker.
computer databasenoun(computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers
computernounA 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.
microcomputersnoun(computer hardware, now chiefly historical) A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.
machinesnoun(also known as Machines: Wired for War) a 3D real-time strategy game released for Microsoft Windows.
computingnounThe use of a computer or computers.

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