Amdahl
|Am-dahl|
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/ˈæmdɔːl/
Limitations of parallel processing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Amdahl' originates from the name of Gene Amdahl, an American computer architect who formulated Amdahl's Law.
Historical Evolution
The term 'Amdahl's Law' was coined in the 1960s to describe the limitations of parallel processing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was a theoretical concept, but it has become a practical guideline in computer science.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
amdahl's Law, a formula used to find the maximum improvement of a system when only part of the system is improved.
Amdahl's Law is crucial in understanding the limits of parallel computing.
Last updated: 2025/07/11 23:51