Overclockings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The act of increasing the clock rate of a computer's processor to enhance performance beyond its rated specifications
2. The process of operating a computer component at a higher speed than intended to achieve greater performance
3. Engaging in the practice of boosting processor speeds for improved computational power beyond standard limits

Etymology: "Overclockings" is the plural of "overclocking," a noun for the practice of running a computer chip faster than its manufacturer set it to run. The plural form simply counts individual instances of that practice. The underlying term combines "over," meaning beyond a set limit, with "clock," the timing signal that sets how many cycles per second a processor performs.