"NKRO" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} NKRO (uncountable)
  1. (computing) Initialism of n-key rollover: a keyboard feature that prevents ghosting and blocking. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable Alternative form of: n-key rollover (extra: a keyboard feature that prevents ghosting and blocking) Categories (topical): Computing

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