Meaning Of The Word Mainframe

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mainframe
countable noun: A mainframe or mainframe computer is a large powerful computer which can be used by many people at the same time and which can do very large or complicated tasks.

mainframe in American English
the central processing unit of a large computer
noun: a large computer, often the hub of a system serving many users

mainframe in British English
noun: a high-speed general-purpose computer, usually with a large storage capacity

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