Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

overclock

/ˈoʊvɚklˈɔk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.00 in modern English

Syllables: over-clock
IPA: /ˈoʊvɚklˈɔk/

20

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

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

Transitive verb

noun

The act of overclocking.

Informal

Example Sentences

"“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.”"
"[…] your overclock was too aggressive. The best way to ensure that your overclock is stable is to stress the hell out of your PC."

Etymology

From over- + clock.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: over

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Computing.

Inflected Forms

overclocks (present, singular) overclocking (participle, present) overclocked (participle, past) overclocked (past) over-clock (alternative) overclocks (plural)

Derived Forms

overclockable overclocker

Phrases

silicon lottery

Frequently Paired Words

overdrive silicon lottery

Antonyms

underclock

Rhymes With

talk walk hawk stalk hawke falk balk salk squawk gawk faulk crosstalk

Questions

How do you pronounce overclock?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈoʊvɚklˈɔk/.
What does overclock mean?: To run a processor (CPU), or any electronic logic device, at a speed higher than is recommended by the manufacturer.
Where does overclock come from?: From over- + clock.

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