hyper-threading

Noun

(uncountable)

(computing) A form of microprocessor parallelization where each physical processor is treated as two virtual processors.

Origin

hyper- +"Ž threading, coined as a trademark (Hyper-Threading Technology) by Intel.

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hyper-threading - Computer Definition

See hyperthreading.

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