multiplex operation
- noun
- Specialized
:
operación multiplex
- Modern communication systems rely on multiplex operation to transmit multiple data streams simultaneously.
Examples
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By using multiplex operation, the computer can handle several input sources at the same time.
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The factory implemented a multiplex operation to increase efficiency.
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The efficiency of the network improved greatly after the introduction of multiplex operation.
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Can you explain what a multiplex operation is?
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The telecommunications company used a multiplex operation to send various signals over a single line.
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With multiplex operation, researchers can conduct several experiments within the same time frame, improving productivity.
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The new system was designed for multiplex operation, allowing different software applications to run concurrently.
Synonyms
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7.0
A way to send several signals at the same time over one channel
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5.6
Two or more actions that happen at the same time
Two or more programs run at the same time on one computer
Two or more things working at the same time
Doing more than one task at the same time on computers or machines
How Many Tasks
Surface Forms
Morphology
The overall sense — an operation involving multiple components or activities — is partly derivable from combining 'multiplex' (many/complex) with 'operation' (a procedure). However, the precise technical nuance of interleaving activities to maximize resource use is specialized and not fully predictable for a B1 learner, so prior exposure or domain knowledge would likely be needed.
Etymology
Multiplex operation paints the image of multi meaning 'many' and plex meaning 'joined', like different coloured threads woven into one rope. So, it means doing two or more activities by mixing or taking turns on the same system so the resource is used more efficiently.