multiprocessing

American  

[muhl-tee-pros-es-ing, -uh-sing, -proh-ses-ing, -suh-sing] / ˈmʌl tiˌprɒs ɛs ɪŋ, -ə sɪŋ, -ˌproʊ sɛs ɪŋ, -sə sɪŋ /

noun

Computers.

1. the simultaneous execution of two or more programs or instruction sequences by separate CPUs under integrated control.

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Other Word Forms

• multiprocessor noun

Etymology

Origin of multiprocessing

First recorded in 1930–35; multi- + process + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In my case,  I worked for 12 years in a development group that created an OS that did symmetrical multiprocessing.

From Inc

The challenge of multiprocessing has been around for decades.

From Forbes