supercomputer

[soo-per-kuhm-pyoo-ter, soo-per-kuhm-pyoo-ter] / ˈsu pər kəmˌpyu tər, ˌsu pər kəmˈpyu tər /

NOUN

computer hardware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disk drive hardware modem personal computer

WEAK

CPU central processing unit computer computer unit data processor floppy disk hard drive magnetic disk microcomputer microelectronics device output device tape drive

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“I could totally imagine that someday there’s actually an AI supercomputer in your house and it’s running all of your agents,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

To better interpret the observations, the researchers compared the data with supercomputer simulations of the Universe created at MPA.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

According to Opta's supercomputer, it is now 99% likely the final relegation spot will be taken by either Tottenham or West Ham.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

LONDON—Alex Gerko’s edge as a trader comes from a supercomputer powered by geothermal energy in Iceland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

“I mean, it’s already kind of unfair that we have a supercomputer, which I’m guessing most teams don’t. But to have nearly ten years of secret government research doesn’t seem fair at all.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

supercomputer

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