Definitions

1. verb

to increase the clock speed of a computer processor beyond its recommended rate, often to improve performance or for gaming purposes

“The gamer decided to overclock his CPU to get an edge in the online tournament.”

2. noun

the act of increasing the clock speed of a computer processor beyond its recommended rate

“Overclocking the CPU can lead to overheating and damage the processor.”

3. noun

a processor or computer system that has been increased in clock speed beyond its recommended rate

“The overclocked computer system was able to render complex graphics quickly and efficiently.”