Mainframes Meaning in English

word · lemma: mainframe

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Definition

Mainframes are large, powerful computers used mainly by big organizations for processing large amounts of data and running critical applications.

Usage & Nuances

'Mainframes' is technical and formal, mainly found in IT or business contexts. Plural form refers to more than one system. Common phrases: 'mainframe computer', 'mainframe system'. Not used for personal computers.

• Spanish: mainframes - computadoras centrales
• Portuguese (BR): mainframes - computadores centrais
• Portuguese (PT): mainframes - computadores centrais
• Chinese (Simplified): 大型主机
• Chinese (Traditional): 大型主機
• Hindi: मुख्य फ्रेम्स - मेनफ्रेम कंप्यूटर
• Arabic: الحواسيب المركزية
• Bengali: মেইনফ্রেম - প্রধান কম্পিউটার (বড় কোম্পানির জন্য)
• Russian: мэйнфреймы
• Japanese: メインフレーム
• Vietnamese: máy tính lớn - mainframe
• Korean: 메인프레임
• Turkish: ana bilgisayarlar - mainframe
• Urdu: مین فریم
• Indonesian: mainframe - komputer induk

Example Sentences

Many banks use mainframes to store important data.

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Even with modern servers, some businesses can't replace their mainframes yet.

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If mainframes go down, it can affect millions of transactions instantly.

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Insurance companies rely on mainframes for processing claims.

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Our old mainframes still work after many years.

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Companies trust mainframes because they're highly secure and reliable.

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