a computer system having two or more central processing units, each sharing main memory and peripherals, in order to simultaneously process programs
multiprocessor
multi·pro·cessor
noun
The definition of a multiprocessor is a computer with more than one central processing unit that share main memory.
An example of a multiprocessor is one central tower connected to two computer systems.
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(plural multiprocessors)
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multiprocessor - Computer Definition
Multiple processors. A multiprocessor machine uses two or more CPUs for routine processing. See multiprocessing.
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