unitarycomputer
nounUK /ˈjuːnɪtəri kəmˈpjuːtə/
US /ˈjuːnɪteri kəmˈpjuːtər/
A unitary computer is a computer that works as one single whole machine.
The scientist built a unitary computer that fits in a small box.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A computer designed around one central processing unit rather than many separate ones.
Unlike a cluster, the unitary computer keeps all its work in one processor.
3. A theoretical computer that performs one fixed operation at a time.
In the lecture, the unitary computer was used to explain simple logic steps.
4. A computer system treated as a single unified device by its users.
The lab's unitary computer looks like one machine but hides many parts inside.