multiprocessor
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Definition
- Noun:
- A computer that uses two or more processing units under integrated control: A multiprocessor is a single computing system that contains multiple central processing units (CPUs) or cores. These processors work together, sharing resources like memory and storage, to execute tasks more efficiently than a single-processor system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The server is a powerful multiprocessor capable of handling thousands of simultaneous requests.
- Modern scientific computing often relies on multiprocessor systems to run complex simulations.
- The performance gain from using a multiprocessor is most noticeable in parallelizable tasks.
Advanced Usage
- Technical Context: In computer architecture, a "multiprocessor" specifically refers to a system with tight coupling between processors, often sharing a common main memory. This distinguishes it from loosely coupled clusters of computers.
- The design of the operating system is critical for managing resources in a symmetric multiprocessor.
Variants and Related Words
- Multiprocessing (n): The use of two or more processors within a single computer system to execute programs.
- The software was rewritten to take full advantage of multiprocessing.
- Multicore (adj): Describes a single computing component with two or more independent processing units (cores).
- Most modern laptops are equipped with multicore processors.
Synonyms
- Parallel computer: A computer with multiple processors for parallel processing.
- Multi-CPU system: A system containing more than one central processing unit.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)
- Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP): A multiprocessor architecture where two or more identical processors connect to a single shared main memory.
- Massively Parallel Processor (MPP): A system with a large number of interconnected processors.
Noun
- a computer that uses two or more processing units under integrated control