minicomputer
nounEtymology From mini- + computer.
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Computer hardware, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A computer smaller than a mainframe, but larger than a microcomputer.
- Synonyms
- midrange computer, mini, deskside computer, pedestal computer
- Derived terms
- superminicomputer
- Related terms
- microcomputer, server computer, pedestal server, deskside server