multiplexer

Definition

A device or program that allows multiple signals or streams of data to be combined into one for transmission or processing, or conversely, to be separated back into individual streams.

Etymology

Derived from 'multiple' and the Latin 'plexus' (meaning woven or braided), combined with the suffix '-er' to denote a device that performs the action of multiplexing.

In the news

In the context of software engineering, a terminal multiplexer is used to manage multiple command-line sessions within a single window, allowing them to run independently and persist even when the connection is dropped.

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