uniprocessor
7.9
For use on a computer with only one processor
- adjective
- /ˌjuːnɪˈprɒsɛsər/
- Specialized
:
uniprocesador
- This software is optimized for use in a uniprocessor environment, ensuring efficient operation.
Examples
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Many applications still run effectively on a uniprocessor system despite advancements in technology.
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So uniprocessor performance scaling is nearing its limits.
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The uniprocessor design simplifies hardware architecture, making it easier to manage resources.
Antonyms
multiprocessor
- Specialized
1
6.2
A computer with two or more processors that work together to do tasks faster
How Many Processors
Surface Forms
uniprocessor positive
Morphology
Etymology
Uniprocessor puts together uni- meaning 'one' (as in unicycle) and processor, from 'process' meaning 'to do work', so it gives the image of 'one worker doing all the work'. So, when something is uniprocessor (adjective) it is made for or runs on a computer system with only one processor.