Definition

Noun 1. The execution of two or more computer programs by a single computer: This refers to a computing process where a single computer's processor manages the seemingly simultaneous running of multiple programs or tasks. It involves techniques like time-sharing, where the processor rapidly switches between tasks, creating the appearance of concurrency.

Usage

• Noun:
  • Modern operating systems rely on concurrent execution to allow users to run multiple applications at once.
  • The software's efficiency was improved by implementing concurrent execution of data processing threads.

Advanced Usage

• "Concurrent execution of threads": Refers specifically to multiple threads of execution within a single program running simultaneously.
  • The server handles requests faster due to the concurrent execution of threads.
• "Support for concurrent execution": Describes a system's capability to manage multiple processes at the same time.
  • The new processor architecture provides enhanced support for concurrent execution.

Variants and Related Words

• Concurrency (n): The broader concept or state of multiple computations happening during overlapping time periods.
  • The course covers the principles of concurrency in distributed systems.
• Concurrently (adv): In a simultaneous or overlapping manner.
  • The tasks run concurrently on the same core.

Synonyms

• Parallel processing: Often used when tasks are executed literally at the same instant on multiple processors/cores, though technically distinct from concurrency on a single core.
• Multitasking: A more general term for a computer's ability to handle multiple tasks, often achieved through concurrent execution.

Related Phrases

• "Concurrent execution model": A specific design or paradigm for how a system implements concurrency.
  • The actor model is a popular concurrent execution model for building scalable systems.

Noun

1. the execution of two or more computer programs by a single computer