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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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IBM aims to develop a fault-tolerant quantum supercomputer by the end of the decade, demonstrating practical applications.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The advance could help open the door to the first neuromorphic supercomputer, offering a new path toward energy efficient computing for national security and other critical applications.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

Even with access to a supercomputer, running simulations across such vast timescales requires immense computational effort.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2026

He told potential investors that he could build an AI supercomputer by copying Google’s technology, court documents state.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

They stepped inside, and Brooklyn’s eyes were instantly drawn to a supercomputer running the length of the room behind a wall of glass panels.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti