small-scale computing
nounUK /smɔːl skeɪl kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /smɔːl skeɪl kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
Using little computers to do simple jobs.
The school uses small-scale computing with tiny robots to teach kids about technology.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Computing done on a small budget or by a small team.
The startup relied on small-scale computing to keep costs low.
3. Computing limited to a small area, like one room or one device.
Small-scale computing in the classroom let every student try a mini computer.
4. Simple computing tasks that do not need big servers.
Checking the weather on a tiny device is an example of small-scale computing.