multiusing

multiusing noun: multiuser capability; the ability of a computer system to process requests from multiple users at the same time.

Noun

multiusing (uncountable)

multiuser capability; the ability of a computer system to process requests from multiple users at the same time
- I don't do much multitasking, let alone multiusing, and I already have an external 20MB hard disk attached to my PC.1985, PC World, volume 3, numbers 10-12
- A special type of network can be created by using multiusing. In a multiusing environment, all users share the same central processing unit (a microprocessor if the central unit is a microcomputer). […] The capability for multiusing is part of the hardware and operating system. It is not found in...1991, Steven M. Zimmerman, Leo M. Conrad, Understanding and using microcomputers

A special type of network can be created by using multiusing.1991, Steven M. Zimmerman, Leo M. Conrad, Understanding and using microcomputers:
With the proper hardware and software, the BIOS might even be able to do multiusing functions, allowing several computers to access it and utilize its software and hardware.1993, Aubrey Pilgrim, Upgrade or repair your PC & save a bundle:

From multi- + using.

What does multiusing mean?: Multiusing means multiuser capability; the ability of a computer system to process requests from multiple users at the same time.
How do you use multiusing in a sentence?: A special type of network can be created by using multiusing.
What part of speech is multiusing?: Multiusing is a noun.

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