parallel operation
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Definition
Noun: 1. The simultaneous execution of two or more operations: In computing and electronics, this term refers to a mode of processing where multiple tasks, calculations, or data transfers are carried out at the same time, rather than one after another (sequentially). This is done to increase speed and efficiency.
Usage
- Parallel operation is a key concept in high-performance computing.
- The system's efficiency improved significantly after enabling parallel operation.
- Designing algorithms for parallel operation requires careful planning.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In computing architecture: Refers specifically to a system's ability to perform multiple instructions or process multiple pieces of data concurrently. This is often achieved using multi-core processors or multiple connected computers (clusters).
- The research focuses on optimizing parallel operation across distributed networks.
Variants and Related Words
- Parallel processing (n): Often used synonymously with , emphasizing the computational aspect.
- Parallel processing splits a large task into smaller ones executed simultaneously.
- Parallelism (n): The state or condition of being parallel, or the use of parallel operations/processing.
- Concurrent operation (n): A closely related term, sometimes used interchangeably, though it may emphasize tasks that are in progress at the same time interval but not necessarily starting and finishing simultaneously.
Synonyms
- Concurrent execution
- Simultaneous processing
- Parallel processing
Antonyms
- Serial operation
- Sequential operation
Noun
- the simultaneous execution of two or more operations