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Flynn's taxonomy

Flynn's taxonomy proper noun: a system for classification of computer architectures, based on the number of concurrent instruction (or control) streams and data streams available.

Proper noun

Flynn's taxonomy

  1. A system for classification of computer architectures, based on the number of concurrent instruction (or control) streams and data streams available.

Origin of Flynn's taxonomy

Proposed by Michael J. Flynn in 1966.

Questions about Flynn's taxonomy

What does Flynn's taxonomy mean?
Flynn's taxonomy means a system for classification of computer architectures, based on the number of concurrent instruction (or control) streams and data streams available.
What part of speech is Flynn's taxonomy?
Flynn's taxonomy is a proper noun.

Words near Flynn's taxonomy in the dictionary

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