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multiplex
mul·ti·plex M0477500 (mŭl′tə-plĕks′)adj.1. Relating to, having, or consisting of multiple elements or parts: "the whole complex and multiplex detail of the noble science of dinner" (Thomas Love Peacock).2. Relating to or being a system of simultaneous communication of two or more messages on the same wire or radio channel.n.1. A multiplex communication system.2. A building having a number of separate movie theaters that are usually accessed from a central lobby.3. A dwelling with multiple separate units.v. mul·ti·plexed, mul·ti·plex·ing, mul·ti·plex·es v.intr. To send messages or signals simultaneously using a multiplex system.v.tr. To send simultaneously using a multiplex system. [Middle English, a multiple, from Latin, various, complicated : multi-, multi- + -plex, -fold; see plek- in Indo-European roots.]multiplex (ˈmʌltɪˌplɛks) n1. (Telecommunications) telecomm a. the use of a common communications channel for sending two or more messages or signals. In frequency-division multiplex the frequency band transmitted by the common channel is split into narrower bands each of which constitutes a distinct channel. In time-division multiplex different channels are established by intermittent connections to the common channelb. (as modifier): a multiplex transmitter. 2. (Commerce) a. a purpose-built complex containing a number of cinemas and usually a restaurant or barb. (as modifier): a multiplex cinema. adj3. (Surveying) designating a method of map-making using three cameras to produce a stereoscopic effect4. a less common word for multiplevb (Telecommunications) to send (messages or signals) or (of messages or signals) be sent by multiplex[C16: from Latin: having many folds, from multi- + plicāre to fold]mul•ti•plex (ˈmʌl təˌplɛks) adj. 1. having many parts or aspects. 2. manifold; multiple. 3. of, pertaining to, or using equipment permitting the simultaneous transmission of two or more trains of signals or messages over a single channel. v.t. 4. a. to arrange (a circuit) for use by multiplex telegraphy. b. to transmit (two or more signals or messages) by a multiplex system, circuit, or the like. v.i. 5. to send several messages or signals simultaneously, as by multiplex telegraphy. n. 6. a multiplex electronics system. 7. (in map making) a stereoscopic device that makes it possible to view pairs of aerial photographs in three dimensions. 8. a building containing a number of motion-picture theaters or, sometimes, a cluster of adjoining theaters on the same site. [1550–60; < Latin; see multi-, -plex] mul′ti•plex`er, mul′ti•plex`or, n. multiplex Past participle: multiplexed Gerund: multiplexing
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I multiplexed | you multiplexed | he/she/it multiplexed | we multiplexed | you multiplexed | they multiplexed |
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I am multiplexing | you are multiplexing | he/she/it is multiplexing | we are multiplexing | you are multiplexing | they are multiplexing |
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I was multiplexing | you were multiplexing | he/she/it was multiplexing | we were multiplexing | you were multiplexing | they were multiplexing |
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I had multiplexed | you had multiplexed | he/she/it had multiplexed | we had multiplexed | you had multiplexed | they had multiplexed |
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I will multiplex | you will multiplex | he/she/it will multiplex | we will multiplex | you will multiplex | they will multiplex |
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I would have multiplexed | you would have multiplexed | he/she/it would have multiplexed | we would have multiplexed | you would have multiplexed | they would have multiplexed | ThesaurusNoun | 1. | multiplex - communicates two or more signals over a common channeltelecom, telecommunication - (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically | | 2. | multiplex - a movie theater than has several different auditoriums in the same buildingmovie house, movie theater, movie theatre, picture palace, cinema - a theater where films are shown | Adj. | 1. | multiplex - many and varied; having many features or forms; "manifold reasons"; "our manifold failings"; "manifold intelligence"; "the multiplex opportunities in high technology"manifoldmultiple - having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual; "multiple birth"; "multiple ownership"; "made multiple copies of the speech"; "his multiple achievements in public life"; "her multiple personalities"; "a pineapple is a multiple fruit" | | 2. | multiplex - having many parts or aspects; "the multiplex problem of drug abuse"complex - complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts; "a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melody"; "a complex mass of diverse laws and customs" | Translationsmultiplex
multiplexa. a purpose-built complex containing a number of cinemas and usually a restaurant or bar b. (as modifier): a multiplex cinema multiplex[′məl·tə‚pleks] (engineering) Stereoscopic device to project aerial photographs onto surfaces so that the images may be viewed in three dimensions by using anaglyphic spectacles; used to prepare topographic maps. multiplexA communication system that uses two separate frequencies for transmission and reception.multiplex
multiplex - the inheritance pattern of ALLELES in AUTOPOLYPLOIDS.
- Simultaneous amplification of a number of DNA molecules in a single POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION, by using more than one set of PRIMERS in the reaction.
- Sequencing using several pooled DNA samples, that may be from a range of sources, simultaneously see DNA SEQUENCING.
See MUX See MXmultiplex Related to multiplex: multiplex assay, multiplex PCRSynonyms for multiplexnoun communicates two or more signals over a common channelRelated Wordsnoun a movie theater than has several different auditoriums in the same buildingRelated Words- movie house
- movie theater
- movie theatre
- picture palace
- cinema
adj many and variedSynonymsRelated Wordsadj having many parts or aspectsRelated Words |