midrangecomputing
nounUK /ˌmɪd.reɪndʒ kəmˈpjuː.tɪŋ/
US /ˌmɪd.reɪndʒ kəmˈpjuː.t̬ɪŋ/
Midrange computing means using computers that are not the cheapest and not the most powerful, but somewhere in the middle.
The school chose midrange computing for its classrooms so students could run most programs without spending too much money.
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2. A class of computers priced and powered between entry-level and high-end systems.
Midrange computing fills the gap between home laptops and enterprise servers.
3. The practice of balancing cost and performance when choosing computer systems.
Good midrange computing keeps a small business productive without overspending.
4. Computing done on mid-sized servers rather than tiny devices or huge mainframes.
Their data center relies on midrange computing for daily transactions.