multi-processing
nounUK /ˌmʌltiˈprəʊsesɪŋ/
US /ˌmʌltiˈprɑːsesɪŋ/
A computer doing many jobs at the same time.
The new computer uses multi-processing to finish big tasks faster.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A computer system with more than one processor working together.
The server's multi-processing setup handles thousands of requests each second.
3. The act of running several programs at once on one machine.
Multi-processing lets the video editor render files while you keep browsing.
4. In psychology, handling several mental tasks simultaneously.
Some researchers study multi-processing in people who drive while talking.