Background for pipelining

pipelining

/ˈpaɪpˌlaɪnɪŋ/

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verb

To design (a microchip etc.) so that processing takes place in efficient stages, the output of each stage being fed as input to the next.

Examples :

"The engineers are pipelining the CPU's design so that each step of the calculation flows smoothly to the next, speeding up the overall processing time. "

electronics computing technology machine system process technical

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verb

To convey something by a system of pipes

Examples :

"The factory is pipelining oil directly to the refinery next door. "

technology process machine system utility industry

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verb

To lay a system of pipes through something

Examples :

"The construction crew is pipelining the new neighborhood to bring water to all the houses. "

utility technology building system industry