mainframe

CEFRB2

/ˈmeɪnˌfɹeɪm/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    A large powerful computer used by an organization.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A computer chassis that hosts and interconnects modules that perform various tasks.

Examples

  • The scientists used an IBM mainframe computer to make their calculations.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The main frame of a vehicle etc., more commonly main frame.

  2. A large, powerful computer able to manage very many simultaneous tasks and communicate with very many connected terminals; used by large, complex organizations (such as banks and supermarkets) where continuously sustained operation is vital.

Synonyms

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In the 1970s, large organizations used a central blank to process all their data.

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Origin

noun

From main + frame.