1. plural of multiplex; movie theaters with multiple screens
2. plural of multiplex; systems that combine multiple signals or processes
Usage: technical

1. third person singular present of multiplex; combines multiple signals into one
Usage: technical

Examples

• The new shopping center has two large multiplexes showing the latest movies.
• Most multiplexes offer stadium seating and digital projection.
• The engineer multiplexes several data streams to increase efficiency.
• This device multiplexes audio and video signals simultaneously.
• Many suburban areas now have multiplexes instead of single-screen theaters.
• The telecommunications system multiplexes hundreds of phone calls over one cable.