Flynn's taxonomy

proper noun

A system for classification of computer architectures, based on the number of concurrent instruction (or control) streams and data streams available.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. computingA system for classification of computer architectures, based on the number of concurrent instruction (or control) streams and data streams available.

Origin

Proposed by Michael J. Flynn in 1966.

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Flynn's taxonomy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Flynn's%20taxonomy

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“Flynn's taxonomy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Flynn's%20taxonomy. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Flynn's taxonomy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Flynn's%20taxonomy.

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