BusinessAugust 16, 2026

superclusters

SOO-per-klus-terz

Definition

Large-scale, interconnected networks or arrays of high-performance computing systems often used for training and running complex artificial intelligence workloads.

Etymology

The word is a compound of the Latin-derived prefix 'super-' (meaning above or beyond) and the English noun 'cluster' (a group of similar things). It entered technical terminology to describe groups that are larger and more powerful than standard clusters.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the massive computing infrastructure Oracle is building to support OpenAI's AI initiatives, illustrating its significant role in modern cloud technology.

Oracle Stock Leads Founder Led Picks For AI And Cloud Growth

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