overclocking
/ (ˌəʊvəˈklɒkɪŋ) /
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noun
the practice of modifying a computer (esp with a cooling system) to allow its processors to run at greater speeds than the manufacturer intended
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Derived forms of overclocking
overclocker, nounoverclock, verbWords nearby overclocking
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