multiprogram

1 7.0

Having more than one computer program running at once

adjective
/ˈmʌltɪˌproʊɡræm/

Specialized

: multiprograma

A multiprogram environment allows several users to run different applications at once.

Examples

Engineers upgraded the server to support a multiprogram operating system.
The new software is designed for multiprogram systems to improve efficiency.
The new software supports multiprogram capabilities.
Can you explain what multiprogram means?
A multiprogram environment enables multiple users to run different software applications simultaneously.
Modern computers often operate in a multiprogram mode, allowing efficient multitasking among various tasks.
To enhance performance, the technician implemented a multiprogram solution that permits concurrent processing of several programs.

How Many Programs

multiprogram

Specialized

1 7.0

multitasking

Specialized

5 3.5

Surface Forms

multiprogram positive

Morphology

multiprogram = program (transparent) = multi + program

The word is a straightforward prefixation of 'program' with 'multi-', meaning involving many programs.

Etymology

Multiprogram joins multi- ('many') and program ('a task for a computer'). So, like multiplayer where many players play, a multiprogram system runs many programs at the same time.