centralcomputing

noun

UK /ˈsɛntrəl kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/

US /ˈsɛntrəl kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/

Central computing is when one big computer does the work for many smaller computers.

The school uses central computing so all the classroom computers can share one big computer.

SYNONYMS

centralized computing mainframe computing shared computing host-based computing

RELATED WORDS

server mainframe data center network terminal

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A setup where all processing happens on one main computer instead of on each user's device.

With central computing, the thin laptops just send keystrokes to the main machine.

3. The practice of keeping data and programs in one shared location for many users to access.

Central computing keeps all the company files in one safe place.

4. A system where a single powerful computer serves many connected screens.

The library's central computing system lets every desk use the same catalog.