"Flynn's taxonomy" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Proposed by Michael J. Flynn in 1966. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Flynn's taxonomy
  1. (computing) A system for classification of computer architectures, based on the number of concurrent instruction (or control) streams and data streams available. Wikipedia link: Flynn's taxonomy, Michael J. Flynn Related terms: MIMD, MISD, SIMD, SISD
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