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multiplex

[ muhl-tuh-pleks ]

adjective

  1. having many parts or aspects:

    the multiplex problem of drug abuse.

  2. manifold; multiple:

    the multiplex opportunities in high technology.

  3. Telecommunications. of, relating to, or using equipment permitting the simultaneous transmission of two or more signals or messages over a single channel.


verb (used with object)

  1. Telecommunications.
    1. to arrange (a circuit) for use by multiplex telegraphy, allowing multiple synchronous signals to be sent and received on a single telegraph wire.
    2. to transmit (two or more signals or messages) by a multiplex system, circuit, or the like, as in telegraph and telephone communication, or television and radio broadcasting.

verb (used without object)

  1. to send several messages or signals simultaneously, as in telegraph and telephone communication, or television and radio broadcasting.

noun

  1. a multiplex electronics system.
  2. (in map making) a stereoscopic device that makes it possible to view pairs of aerial photographs in three dimensions.
  3. Also called mul·ti·plex cin·e·ma [muhl, -t, uh, -pleks , sin, -, uh, -m, uh], a group of two or more movie theaters on the same site or in the same building, especially a cluster of adjoining theaters.

multiplex

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noun

  1. telecomm
    1. 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 channel
    2. ( as modifier )

      a multiplex transmitter

    1. a purpose-built complex containing a number of cinemas and usually a restaurant or bar
    2. ( as modifier )

      a multiplex cinema

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. designating a method of map-making using three cameras to produce a stereoscopic effect
  2. a less common word for multiple
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to send (messages or signals) or (of messages or signals) be sent by multiplex
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of multiplex1

From Latin, dating back to 1550–60; multi-, -plex
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of multiplex1

C16: from Latin: having many folds, from multi- + ±è±ô¾±³¦Äå°ù±ð to fold
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This question brilliantly sets up a short yet memorable scene where George and Kathryn enjoy a movie at their local multiplex.

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He adds that his members "from the large multiplexes down to the smaller, independent cinemas" are confident about both this year and next year.

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This monumental tragedy about today and tomorrow used its size and awe to burrow bold ideas into the multiplex.

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Part two of the origin story is slated to arrive in multiplexes next year.

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