HyperDic: mainframe

English > 2 senses of the word *mainframe*:
NOUN	artifact	mainframe, mainframe computer	a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
NOUN	artifact	mainframe, central processing unit, CPU, C.P.U., central processor, processor	(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing

mainframe > pronunciation
Sounds	mey'nfrey.m
Rhymes	acclaim ... tame: 34 rhymes with eym...

English > *mainframe*: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning	A large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room.
Synonym	mainframe computer
Narrower	supercomputer	A mainframe computer that is one of the most powerful available at a given time
Broader	digital computer	A computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits
Spanish	computadora central, ordenador central
Catalan	ordinador central

English > *mainframe*: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning	(computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing.
Synonyms	central processing unit, CPU, C.P.U., central processor, processor
Category	computer science, computing	The branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
Part of	computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system	A machine for performing calculations automatically
Parts	CPU board, mother board	The main circuit board for a computer
Broader	electronic equipment	equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
Broader	hardware, computer hardware	(computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
Spanish	CPU, procesador, UCP, unidad central de procesamiento, unidad central de proceso
Catalan	processador, UCP, unitat central de processament

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