digital computer

Noun
  1. A computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits (synset 103201008)
    is a type of: computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - a machine for performing calculations automatically
    subtypes:
    • bbs, bulletin board, bulletin board system, electronic bulletin board - a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest
    • file server - (computer science) a digital computer that provides workstations on a network with controlled access to shared resources
    • mainframe, mainframe computer - a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room
    • minicomputer - a digital computer of medium size
    • multiprocessor - a computer that uses two or more processing units under integrated control
    • microcomputer, pc, personal computer - a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time
    • von neumann machine - any digital computer incorporating the ideas of stored programs and serial counters that were proposed in 1946 by von Neumann and his colleagues
    • workstation - a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer

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