multiprocessor
[/ˌmʌltiˈprɑːsesər/]
nounmasculinepl: multiprocessors
multiprocessador
1. A computer system or architecture containing two or more processors that work together to execute instructions and process data simultaneously
Modern servers often use multiprocessor systems to handle heavy computational workloads.
Servidores modernos frequentemente utilizam sistemas multiprocessadores para lidar com cargas computacionais pesadas.
2. A hardware configuration that allows parallel processing and improved performance through concurrent task execution
The multiprocessor architecture enables the software to run multiple threads at the same time.
A arquitetura multiprocessadora permite que o software execute múltiplas threads simultaneamente.
The term 'multiprocessor' is primarily used in technical and computing contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in IT education, software development, and enterprise computing discussions. The concept has become increasingly relevant with the shift toward multi-core processors in consumer electronics. In the USA, this terminology is standard in computer science education and professional IT environments.
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