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Meaning of overclock | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To run a processor (CPU), or any electronic logic device, at a speed higher than is recommended by the manufacturer.

transitive

Equivalents

Svenska överklocka
Tiếng Việt ép xung

Examples

““You need to know something else,” Cora said. “In order for us to survive this, SAM-E is going to...” What was the best word? “Overclock my system. For a short time, I will be a human wrecking ball. One that will hopefully get us through this facility.””

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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