English

Noun

mainframe ‎(plural mainframes)

1. (computer hardware) A large, powerful computer able to manage very many simultaneous tasks and communicate with very many connected terminals; used by large, complex organizations (such as banks and supermarkets) where continuously sustained operation is vital

Derived terms

• micromainframe
• minimainframe

Translations

Portuguese

Noun

mainframe m (plural mainframes)

1. (computer hardware) mainframe (large, powerful computer connected to terminals)

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowing from English mainframe.

Noun

mainframe m ‎(plural mainframes)

1. (computing) mainframe