multiprogramming

[muhl-tee-proh-gram-ing, -gruh-ming, muhl-tahy-]

noun

Computers.

1. the overlapped or interleaved execution of two or more programs by a single CPU.

multiprogramming

/ ˌmʌltɪˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ /

noun

1. a time-sharing technique by which several computer programs are each run for a short period in rotation

Word History and Origins

Origin of multiprogramming¹

First recorded in 1955–60; multi- + program + -ing ¹