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mainframe

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˈmeɪnˌfɹeɪm// UK //mˈeɪnfɹeɪm// main·frame

n. a very large, powerful computer that handles many tasks at once for a big company or government. It is usually much bigger and more powerful than the computers you use at home.

n. a large, powerful computer system that serves as the central repository for an organization's data and processing needs. Often used in the context of enterprise computing or high-performance computing environments.


SIMPLE

The company uses a mainframe to manage all its customer data.

CONTEXTUAL

Despite the rise of cloud computing, many banks still rely on a mainframe to process millions of transactions every second.

COMPLEX

The transition from a traditional mainframe to a distributed cloud architecture required a complete overhaul of the organization's legacy software and security protocols.

Synonyms
Origin

From main + frame.

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