VAX

English

Etymology

From virtual address extension.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /væks/
• Rhymes: -æks
• Homophone: vacs

Noun

VAX (plural VAXes or (humorous) VAXen)

1. An electronic computer of a line of computers from the late 20th century.
   • 1987, Donald C. Wells, “Data Analysis Systems”, in V. Di Gesù, L. Scarsi, P. Crane, editors, Selected Topics on Data Analysis in Astronomy, page 135:

     I was ordered by some scientists not to, and to buy a VAX instead, and I protested strongly, but they had the authority and they bought a VAX.