Meaning of the word mainframe in English

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mainframe

US /ˈmeɪn.freɪm/
UK /ˈmeɪn.freɪm/

Noun

1.

a large high-speed computer, especially one supporting numerous workstations or peripherals.

Example:
cumbersome mainframe systems
2.

the central processing unit and primary memory of a computer.

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