- minicomputer
- A scaled-down version of a mainframe. A mini computer usually has many terminals connected to it, and can run many programs at the same time. It is more powerful than a microcomputer.
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minicomputer — UK [ˈmɪnɪkəmˌpjuːtə(r)] / US [ˈmɪnɪkəmˌpjutər] noun [countable] Word forms minicomputer : singular minicomputer plural minicomputers a computer that is more powerful than a pc but not as powerful as a mainframe … English dictionary
