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Parallel port

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parallel interfacenounan interface between a computer and a printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously
serial portnoun(computing) A serial communication physical interface through which data is transferred in or out one bit at a time.
portnounA place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
switchportnoun(networking) An interface on a network switch.
subinterfacenoun(telecommunications, computing, networking) A division of one physical interface into multiple logical interfaces.
parallelismnounThe state or condition of being parallel; agreement in direction, tendency, or character.
usb portnoun(computing) A socket on a personal computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged.
parallel computingnounA type of computation in which many calculations or processes are carried out simultaneously.
portationnoun(chiefly in combination) The act of carrying or transporting something; transportation.
bus bridgenounA temporary system of shuttle buses bypassing a failure, overhaul, or other outage in some other mode of transit (usually rail).
pipenounMeanings relating to a wind instrument.
miniportnoun(computing) A port that uses a lightweight driver that relies on built-in support from the operating system.
multibufferingnoun(computing) The use of more than one buffer.
multipathingnoun(computing) A network facility providing fault tolerance and load-spreading for network interface cards, each interface being assigned a static "test" IP address for diagnostic purposes.
game portnoun(computing) An I/O port, on earlier PCs, used for the attachment of a joystick or similar hardware
porternounA person who carries luggage and related objects.
null modemnoun(computing) A means of directly connecting two pieces of equipment (computer, printer, etc.) using a serial cable.
oversubscriptionnounA subscription for more than is available.
massive parallelismnoun(computing) The property of being massively parallel.
multiusingnoun(computing) multiuser capability; the ability of a computer system to process requests from multiple users at the same time

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