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multicore

/ˌmʌltɪˈkɔːr/ noun · British & US
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What does multicore mean?

noun

A processor that has two or more cores, which are independent processing units within a single computing chip, allowing for improved performance and multitasking.

Example

"The new computer uses a multicore processor to handle multiple tasks simultaneously."

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