"edge computing" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} edge computing (uncountable)
  1. (computing) The practice of processing or analyzing data at or near the point of data production rather than in a central processing facility requiring data transport to the central facility. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Translations (processing data): 邊緣運算 (Chinese Mandarin), 边缘运算 (biānyuán yùnsuàn) (Chinese Mandarin), 邊緣計算 (Chinese Mandarin), 边缘计算 (biānyuán jìsuàn) (Chinese Mandarin), reunalaskenta (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-edge_computing-en-noun-Wrm62zLV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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