Synonyms for

Mainframe

Verb / ˈmeɪˌnfreɪm / Another word for mainframe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A large and powerful computer, typically used in business and scientific applications.

Synonyms & similar words

centralprocessor centralprocessingunit processor mainframecomputer cpu supercomputer server workstation cluster CPU

Example sentences

  1. The mainframe computer filled an entire room.
  2. The mainframe was used to process the company's payroll.
  3. A mainframe computer can handle large amounts of data simultaneously.
  4. The mainframe was the backbone of the company's data center.
  5. Mainframe computers were popular in the 1960s and 1970s.

Quotes

  • The mainframe era was about control and reliability.
  • Mainframes are still the backbone of many large organizations.
  • The mainframe was the first true computing platform.

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