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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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Recreating a quantum computer on a traditional supercomputer is extremely demanding because the complexity grows exponentially with every added qubit.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Rival Roche has already announced it is building an even bigger supercomputer in partnership with Nvidia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 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

The chip is for “Optimus and our supercomputer clusters,” said Musk in a subsequent tweet.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

"You need supercomputer time to calculate routine satellite adjustments?"

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir