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Multics

/ˈmʌltɪks/

Multics proper noun: an influential early time-sharing operating system.

Proper noun

Multics

  1. An influential early time-sharing operating system.

Origin of Multics

Acronym of Multiplexed Information and Computing Service.

Words formed from Multics

Questions about Multics

What does Multics mean?
Multics means an influential early time-sharing operating system.
What part of speech is Multics?
Multics is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Multics?
Multics is pronounced /ˈmʌltɪks/.

Words near Multics in the dictionary

  1. multicriticality
  2. multicropping
  3. multicrore
  4. multicrystal
  5. multicrystalline
  6. Multics
  7. multicubicle
  8. multicuisine
  9. multicult
  10. multiculti
  11. multicultis

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