multiprocessor

n : a computer that uses two or more processing units under

integrated control

uniprocessor

(From "uni" - one) A computer with a single

{central processing unit}, in contrast to a {parallel

processor}. Most {personal computers} are currently (March

1997) uniprocessors. Some more expensive computers, typically

{servers}, have multiple processors to provide increased

{throughput}.

See also {symmetric multiprocessor} and {massively parallel

processor}.

(1997-03-23)