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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Von der Leyen said Canada and the EU would finalize an agreement Friday giving Canadian companies, startups and researchers access to Europe’s network of 12 advanced supercomputers, strengthening cooperation on artificial intelligence. — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Quantum computers harness quantum mechanics to solve computational problems significantly faster than even the largest supercomputers. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026 In this cargo will be science experiments and new technologies that will be tested on the moon's surface, including Astrolab's FLIP rover, which will explore the lunar surface with a history-making supercomputer onboard. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The company’s three supercomputers used to develop models are ranked among the top 500 in the world. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 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

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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