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Definition of supercomputer
supercomputer
/ˈsuː.pɚ.kəmˌpjuː.tɚ/
su · per · com · pu · ter
Plural:supercomputers
supercomputer Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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1
A particularly powerful mainframe computer with a very high level of performance compared to a general-purpose computer, typically used for complex scientific and engineering calculations.
Example
"Meteorologists use a supercomputer to process vast amounts of atmospheric data and predict severe weather patterns."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Supercomputer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/supercomputer