"SIMD" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by American computer scientist (*1934) Michael J. Flynn in 1966. See Flynn's taxonomy. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q92852|in=1966}} Coined by American computer scientist (*1934) Michael J. Flynn in 1966 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} SIMD (uncountable)
  1. (computing) Acronym of single instruction, multiple data. Tags: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, uncountable Alternative form of: single instruction, multiple data Coordinate_terms: MIMD, MISD, SISD
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