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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

Example Sentences

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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

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the company will restart its Dojo supercomputer project to enhance self-driving and robotics technology.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Analysts last year said limited electrical power was the primary speed bump for new AI supercomputer construction in 2026 and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

“Ben started off as a Cray XC40 supercomputer with a two-point-one gigahertz Xeon processor,” Monty explained.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.