Definitions

mainframe

[meyn-freym] / ˈmeɪnˌfreɪm /

NOUN

central processing unit

Synonyms

WEAK

CPU central processor processor

NOUN

computer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

PC data processor desktop computer personal computer

STRONG

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

WEAK

abacus artificial intelligence brain electronic brain number cruncher thinking machine

NOUN

data processor

Synonyms

WEAK

CPU Macintosh PC calculator laptop mac microcomputer number cruncher personal computer word processor

NOUN

management

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administration authority board executive

STRONG

bosses brass directorate directors employers execs executives head upstairs

WEAK

executive suite front office micro management person upstairs top brass

Antonyms

WEAK

employees mismanagement

Example Sentences

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The storied tech behemoth, best known as a leader in mainframe computers, conducts quantum research and development under its IBM Research division—which also undertakes work in artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

From Barron's

He said a breakthrough could also allow small manufacturers to flourish in the same way that personal computers brought mainframe power to the masses.

From The Wall Street Journal

IBM is a technology giant worth nearly $300 billion, and its business touches on many areas, from mainframes to software to consulting.

From MarketWatch

IBM, the tech giant best known for selling IT software and mainframe computers, has long had the ear of big businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

With the way tech has inserted itself into our day-to-day lives, it has become nearly impossible to be a consumer of culture without being plugged into the mainframe.

From Salon

mainframe

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