supercomputer

noun

su·​per·​com·​put·​er ˈsü-pər-kəm-ˌpyü-tər How to pronounce supercomputer (audio)
: a large very fast mainframe used especially for scientific computations

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Nvidia’s latest customer will use its fancy new chip to build an ultra-powerful AI supercomputer. Melvin Backman, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 The largest national lab supercomputer in the United States, El Capitan, by contrast requires 30 megawatts of power. Paresh Dave, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024 In this case, however, Durant’s Mersenne prime number find may provide a very clear example of how GPU cloud supercomputers can be used to advance far more than just controversial AI projects. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024 And the company has been asking investors to focus on its plans for dedicated robotaxis, driverless software, humanoid robots and supercomputers, instead of its core automotive business. Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for supercomputer 

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First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of supercomputer was in 1949

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“Supercomputer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercomputer. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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supercomputer

noun
su·​per·​com·​put·​er ˈsü-pər-kəm-ˌpyüt-ər How to pronounce supercomputer (audio)
: a large very fast mainframe used especially for scientific computations

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