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

In total, the team performed roughly 90 simulations, producing 0.25 petabytes of data and consuming nearly 100 million CPU hours on Purdue University's Anvil supercomputer.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

In fact, the shares haven’t moved sharply on quantum-related news since June 2025, when IBM unveiled its plans to build a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum supercomputer before the end of the decade.

From Barron's • May 22, 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

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

supercomputer

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