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minicomputer

/ˈmɪn.i.kəmˌpjuː.tər/

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noun

C1formalcommontechnical/ˈmɪn.i.kəmˌpjuː.tər/

A digital computer of medium size, typically smaller than a mainframe but larger than a microcomputer, used for multi-user tasks in business or scientific environments.

  • 🇷🇺Цифровой компьютер среднего размера, обычно меньше мейнфрейма, но больше микрокомпьютера, используемый для многопользовательских задач в бизнесе или научной среде.
  1. Medium-sized digital computer C1 formal IT

    A digital computer of medium size, typically smaller than a mainframe but larger than a microcomputer, used for multi-user tasks and business applications.

    • The company used a minicomputer to manage its inventory system.
    • In the 1970s, minicomputers were popular for scientific research.
    • The minicomputer handled data processing for the entire department.

    🇷🇺Мини-компьютер

  • minicomputers plural form
  • minicomputers' possessive plural form
  • minicomputer's possessive singular form