multiprocessing
/ˌmʌlti ˈprɑsɛsɪŋ/
noun
- The use of two or more central processing units (CPUs) within a single computer system to perform tasks simultaneously.
- Multiprocessing allows a computer to run multiple programs faster by dividing the work.
- The server uses multiprocessing to handle thousands of user requests at once.
- Modern video games benefit from multiprocessing because different cores handle graphics and physics separately.
adjective
- Relating to or capable of using multiple processors at the same time.
- They bought a multiprocessing workstation for heavy data analysis.
- This multiprocessing operating system can manage several CPUs efficiently.
- The new multiprocessing chip design improves speed without using more power.