consecutive operation
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- The sequential execution of operations one after another: This term refers to a mode of processing where tasks, calculations, or instructions are carried out in a strict, unbroken sequence. One operation must be fully completed before the next one can begin.
Usage
- Noun:
- This term is primarily used in technical fields such as computing, mathematics, and engineering to describe a linear, non-overlapping process flow.
- It contrasts with parallel or concurrent operations, where tasks are executed simultaneously.
Examples
- Noun:
- The early computers relied on consecutive operation, processing one instruction at a time.
- In this algorithm, the steps must be performed in consecutive operation to ensure data integrity.
Advanced Usage
- "in consecutive operation": Functioning in a strictly sequential manner.
- The system was designed to run in consecutive operation for safety reasons.
Variants and Related Words
- Sequential processing (n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably in computing contexts.
- Serial operation (n): Another technical synonym emphasizing a single, sequential stream of execution.
Synonyms
- Sequential execution
- Serial processing
- Linear processing
Antonyms
- Parallel operation: The simultaneous execution of multiple operations.
- Concurrent operation: The overlapping or simultaneous execution of processes.
Noun
- the sequential execution of operations one after another