multiprocessor

/ˌmʌlti ˈprɑsɛsər/
noun
  1. A computer system that has two or more central processing units (CPUs) working together.
    • The research lab uses a multiprocessor to run simulations of weather patterns.
    • A multiprocessor can handle complex calculations much faster than a single-CPU machine.
    • Many smartphones today are actually multiprocessors, with separate chips for different tasks.
adjective
  1. Containing or designed for multiple processors.
    • They developed a multiprocessor architecture that shares memory efficiently.
    • This multiprocessor system is used in high-end gaming computers.
    • The multiprocessor motherboard has slots for four CPUs.