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supercomputing

supercomputing

3 5.8
The study and use of very powerful computers to solve large complex problems
  • noun
  • /ˌsuːpərkəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : supercomputación
  • Researchers use supercomputing to simulate complex weather patterns and predict climate changes.
  • Supercomputing Center
  • Supercomputing Applications
  • national supercomputing

Examples

  • The system will become part of the laboratory's supercomputing facility.

    Academic text (2002)

  • I lead the supercomputing center there, which means I have the privilege of working everyday with pretty much everyone at MIT.

  • Fortunately, thanks to progress in supercomputing, it's now possible to simulate the entire evolution of the universe numerically.

    Blog text (27)

  • Prediction, as well as collaboration, are hallmarks of this three-dimensional simulation of the Chesapeake Bay developed at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Large-scale quantum simulations for the study were run on Rensselaer's supercomputing system, the Computational Center for Nanotechnology Innovations (CCNI).

    Blog text (23)

  • The latest advancements in supercomputing are crucial for tackling challenges in genomics and personalized medicine.

  • Many universities invest heavily in supercomputing facilities to support scientific research and technological development.

Synonyms

computing
vssupercomputing
  • Specialized
50 3.5

The study and work with computers and systems to handle information

focuses on extremely powerful machines used for very large scale processing
computer technology
vssupercomputing
  • Specialized
9 3.7

Study and design of computers, programs, and systems that process information

concentrates on extremely powerful systems for large complex tasks

How Advanced

supercomputing
  • Specialized
3 5.8
computer technology
  • Specialized
9 3.7

Surface Forms

supercomputing singular
supercomputings plural

Morphology

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

The noun names the field/activity by prefixing 'super' to 'computing', meaning computing performed at extremely high performance.

Etymology

Supercomputing comes from the parts super- meaning 'above' or 'very' and compute meaning 'to calculate', like in computer. So, as a noun, supercomputing means the work or field of building and using very powerful computers to solve big, difficult problems.