central computer
US: /ˈsɛntrəl kəmˈpjuːtɚ/
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Definition of central computer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.main electronic device in a network that manages or serves other devicesTECH.
  • All files are stored on the central computer in the server room.
2.
scienceTECH.main processing unit that controls operations of a large system or machineTECH.
  • The factory's central computer monitors every step of production.
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Expressions with central

central castingn.
perfect fit for a stereotype or role
The politician was central casting for a leader.
from central castingadj.
perfectly matching a stereotypical image or role
He looked like a detective from central casting.
out of central castingadj.
perfectly matching a stereotype or expectation
The detective looked like he was out of central casting.
central heatingn.
heating rooms using radiators or air vents
We installed central heating with new radiators.
central officen.
headquarters where main functions are coordinated
The central office issued new guidelines for all branches.
north-centraladj.
located in the central part of the northern area
The north-central region of the state is known for its forests.

Expressions with computer

computer junkien.
enthusiast who loves learning about computers
She's a computer junkie, always exploring new software.
computer bugn.
fault in programs, devices or systems causing unexpected trouble
A computer bug crashed the app right before the demo.
the computer's downexp.
not working because it is turned off or powered down
The computer's down because I turned it off last night.
computer says noexp.
humorous phrase for unhelpful customer service relying on computers
I asked for a refund, but the computer says no.
under the computer hoodadv.
in the underlying software or hardware
The program runs smoothly under the computer hood.
bring your own computerv.
bring personal laptop to an event
The workshop requires you to bring your own computer.
computer businessn.
industry involving computer-related activities
The computer business is booming with new innovations.
computer equipmentn.
physical devices and parts used to run or support computers
The company upgraded its computer equipment to improve network speed.
computer filen.
collection of data saved in a specific format
The software updates are available as a computer file.
computer gamen.
electronic game played using a computer
He spends hours playing his favorite computer game every weekend.

Terms related to central computer

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Terms with central computer included in their meaning

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processorn.
computing
the central processing unit of a computer
core networkn.
computer systems
central part of a computer communication system carrying most internal data traffic
master servern.
technology
central computer that controls or coordinates connected servers or clients
peer-to-peer networkn.
technology
computer network where users share resources directly without a central server
computer coren.
technology
central part of a computer system
intelligent terminaln.
technology
computer terminal with processing capabilities independent of the central computer
system registryn.
technology
central database storing configuration settings for a computer system and programs

Examples of central computer in a sentence

  • The sensors relay their data to a central computer for analysis.
  • The spacecraft’s central computer automatically corrected the trajectory.
  • Engineers rebooted the central computer to clear the system error.

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  1. French:ordinateur central, unité centrale de commande, ...
  2. German:Zentralrechner, Zentralcomputer, ...
  3. Italian:computer centrale, ...
  4. Spanish:ordenador central, ...
  5. Portuguese:computador central, computador principal, ...
  6. Chinese:中央计算机, ...
  7. Japanese:中央コンピューター, 中央コンピュータ, ...
  8. Arabic:حاسوب مَرْكَزِي, حاسِب مَركَزي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחְשֵׁב מֶרְכָּזִי, מַחְשֵׁב בַּקָּרָה רָאשִׁי, ...
  10. Russian:центральный компьютер, центральный вычислительный блок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:центральний комп'ютер, ...
  12. Hindi:केंद्रीय कंप्यूटर, प्रधान कंप्यूटर, ...
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