parallel machine
nounUK /ˈpærəlɛl məˈʃiːn/
US /ˈpærəlɛl məˈʃin/
A parallel machine is a computer that does many jobs at the same time.
The scientists used a parallel machine to solve the big math problem quickly.
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2. A machine whose parts all work at once to do a task.
The factory's parallel machine packed four boxes at the same time.
3. A device that runs several programs side by side.
Our school's parallel machine lets every student log in at once.
4. A system built from many small computers working together.
The weather team linked a parallel machine to predict storms faster.