overclock

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
20
Words With Friends
24
Letters
9

Definition of overclock

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

verb

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

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

noun

  1. (informal)The act of overclocking.
    “[…] your overclock was too aggressive. The best way to ensure that your overclock is stable is to stress the hell out of your PC.”

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Etymology

From over- + clock.

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