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supermicro

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈsuːpərˌmaɪkroʊ/

KK: /ˈsuːpərˌmaɪkroʊ/

noun
Definition

A type of small but powerful computer designed for high performance tasks.


Example

The company upgraded its servers to use Supermicro systems for better efficiency.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new supermicro they just released?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read it's incredibly fast and powerful!
Sloth A
I think it would be perfect for gaming and graphic design.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It would really enhance performance for those tasks.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
minicomputer
microprocessor
workstation
Antonyms
mainframe
supercomputer
server
Root Explanation

Supermicro → It is formed from "super-" (meaning above or beyond) and "micro" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small). The word "supermicro" refers to something that is extremely small or miniature, often used in the context of computing to describe very small form factor systems.

Memory Tip

Think of 'super' meaning 'above' or 'beyond' and 'micro' meaning 'small' — together they describe something that is extremely small.

Visually Confused Words
spermic
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