Pipelined: meaning, definitions and examples

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pipelined

 

[ ˈpaɪp.laɪnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

computing technology

The term 'pipelined' refers to a method of processing data where multiple stages of execution are overlapped, allowing for greater efficiency in computation. In a pipelined processor architecture, instructions are divided into several stages that can be executed in parallel, effectively increasing the throughput of the system. This is analogous to an assembly line in manufacturing, where different tasks are completed simultaneously at various stages. Pipelining can significantly enhance the performance of applications that require high-speed processing.

Synonyms

conveyor, segmented, staged.

Examples of usage

  • The pipelined architecture improved the performance of the CPU.
  • Pipelined processing is essential for real-time data analysis.
  • Many graphics processors use a pipelined approach to render images more quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "pipelined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encadeado

🇮🇳 पाइपलाइन किया गया

🇩🇪 pipeline

🇮🇩 terpipa

🇺🇦 потоковий

🇵🇱 pipelining

🇯🇵 パイプライン化された

🇫🇷 en pipeline

🇪🇸 en canalización

🇹🇷 pipeline

🇰🇷 파이프라인화된

🇸🇦 موصل عبر الأنابيب

🇨🇿 pipelined

🇸🇰 pipelined

🇨🇳 管道化的

🇸🇮 cevi

🇮🇸 pípuvæðing

🇰🇿 трубопровод

🇬🇪 პაიპლაინირებული

🇦🇿 boru xətti

🇲🇽 en canalización

Etymology

The term 'pipelined' originates from the concept of a pipeline in various industries, where materials or data are processed in a sequence of stages. The mechanics of pipelining can be traced back to manufacturing and assembly lines, which revolutionized productivity in the early 20th century. As technology evolved, particularly in the fields of computer science and electronics, the application of pipelined methodologies became crucial for enhancing computational efficiency. By the late 20th century, the concept was well-established in computer architecture, enabling processors to execute multiple instructions simultaneously, thereby reducing latency and increasing speed.