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multiprocessing

/ˌmʌltɪˈprɒsɛsɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does multiprocessing mean?

noun

The use of multiple processes or threads to improve the efficiency or speed of a program or system. This can be achieved through the use of multiple CPU cores or by dividing tasks among multiple processes.

Example

"The use of multiprocessing allowed the company to process large amounts of data in a fraction of the time it would have taken using a single process."

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