"minicomputer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: minicomputers [plural]
Etymology: mini- + computer Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mini|computer}} mini- + computer Head templates: {{en-noun}} minicomputer (plural minicomputers)
  1. (computer hardware) A computer smaller than a mainframe, but larger than a microcomputer. Categories (topical): Computer hardware Synonyms: midrange computer, mini, deskside computer, pedestal computer Related terms: microcomputer, server computer, pedestal server, deskside server Translations (Translations): minikomputer [masculine] (Polish), мѝни-компью́терный (mìni-kompʹjúternyj) (Russian)

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