multiprogramming

English

Etymology

multi- +‎ programming

Noun

multiprogramming (uncountable)

1. (computing) The allocation of computing resources to more than one concurrent application, job, or user.

Usage notes

• Multiprogramming should be differentiated from multitasking. See notes at Multiprogramming on Wikipedia.

Related terms

• monoprogramming
• multitasking
• uniprogramming