multicore

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Etymology

multi- +‎ core.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value RP is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈmʌltɪ(ˌ)kɔː/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 159: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value GA is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. enPR: mŭl'tē-kôrʹ, -tī(')-, IPA(key): /ˌmʌltiˈkɔɹ/, /-(ˌ)taɪ-/
  • Rhymes: -ʌltikɔː(ɹ), -ɔː(ɹ)
  • Hyphenation: mul‧ti‧core

Adjective

multicore (not comparable)

  1. (computer hardware, of a processor) Combining two or more independent cores into a single package composed of a single integrated circuit
    • 2007 September 11, Laurie J. Flynn, “Intel Raises Its Outlook; Rival Offers New Chip”, in New York Times[1]:
      After several consecutive quarters of losing market share, Intel in recent quarters has released a host of new multicore processors, including its first quad-core chip [] .

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