supermini

[ soo-per-min-ee ]
/ ˈsu pərˌmɪn i /

noun Computers.

the fastest and most powerful type of minicomputer, with capabilities more commonly associated with mainframes.

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Also called su·per·min·i·com·put·er [soo-per-min-ee-kuhm-pyoo-ter]. /ˌsu pərˈmɪn i kəmˌpyu tər/.

Origin of supermini

super- + mini(computer)

Words nearby supermini

supermax, supermaxilla, supermembrane, supermicro, super middleweight, supermini, supermodel, supermom, supermoon, supermotility, supermoto
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British Dictionary definitions for supermini

supermini
/ (ˈsuːpəˌmɪnɪ) /

noun

plural -nis a small car, usually a hatchback, that is economical to run but has a high level of performance
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