mid-range computing
nounMid-range computing means using computers that are not the cheapest and not the most expensive, but somewhere in the middle.
The school chose mid-range computing for its new lab so students could run most programs without spending too much money.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Computing equipment that sits between entry-level and premium models in power and cost.
Mid-range computing laptops usually have enough memory for everyday work and light gaming.
3. A purchasing strategy that avoids both the lowest and highest priced computer options.
Their IT team practices mid-range computing to keep costs predictable while meeting most needs.
4. The middle band of a product line, offering a compromise between speed and affordability.
This phone's chip is aimed at mid-range computing rather than flagship performance.
5. A category of servers or cloud instances sized for small to medium workloads.
The startup deployed mid-range computing instances to handle its growing web traffic.