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Definition of spare cycles
spare cycles
- Unused or unclaimed human capacity. Originally unused computer capacity made available for collaborative projects.
Will ask for name of expert who has spare cycles to assist.
Last edited on Oct 24 2002. Submitted by Stefan Z. from Sweden on Oct 24 2002.
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| Definitions include: time, effort, or resources. | |
| Definitions include: a cycle that repeats itself without end. | |
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| Definitions include: Insane. | |
| Definitions include: a large amount of fat around a person's midsection, resembling a car tire. | |
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