"multiusing" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: multi- + using Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|multi|using}} multi- + using Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} multiusing (uncountable)
  1. (computing) multiuser capability; the ability of a computer system to process requests from multiple users at the same time Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing

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