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supercomputing

supercomputing

5.9
Using very powerful computers to do very large or difficult calculations
  • adjective
  • /ˌsuːpərkəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : supercomputación
  • The researchers are excited about the new advancements in supercomputing technology.

Examples

  • I'll go ahead and share you guys on the sort of the announcement for their supercomputing performance to VR.

  • Many industries are benefiting from supercomputing to solve complex problems.

  • Government agencies often rely on supercomputing for climate modeling and simulations.

How Powerful

supercomputing
  • Specialized
5.9
cloud
  • Specialized
238 3.5
workstation
  • Specialized
1 4.1
virtual workspace
  • Texting
3.9
remote terminal
  • Specialized
1 5.8

Surface Forms

supercomputing positive

Morphology

supercomputing = computing (transparent) = super + compute + ing

The adjective is formed by adding the productive prefix 'super' to 'computing', yielding 'relating to very high-performance computing or supercomputers'.

Etymology

Supercomputing comes from the parts super- meaning 'above' or 'very' and compute meaning 'to calculate', as in computer. So, a supercomputing center is a place that uses very powerful machines to do huge calculations.