Definitions

minicomputer

[min-ee-kuhm-pyoo-ter] / ˈmɪn i kəmˌpyu tər /

NOUN

computer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

PC data processor desktop computer personal computer

STRONG

CPU central processing unit device handheld computer laptop machine mainframe micro microcomputer mini notebook notebook computer processor tablet

WEAK

abacus artificial intelligence brain electronic brain number cruncher thinking machine

NOUN

laptop computer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

laptop

WEAK

microcomputer notebook computer palmtop

NOUN

personal computer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

desktop computer laptop workstation

WEAK

IBM PC Macintosh PC clone computer home computer mac microcomputer

Example Sentences

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Minicomputer users tended to be computing professionals with just enough knowledge to be dangerous.

From Forbes • Jun. 11, 2012