Processing Speed

[PRAH-ses-ing SPEED]
nounpl: Processing Speeds
velocidade de processamento
1. The rate at which a computer or device can execute instructions and complete computational tasks
The new laptop has impressive processing speed, handling multiple applications simultaneously.
O novo laptop tem uma velocidade de processamento impressionante, lidando com múltiplos aplicativos simultaneamente.
2. In cognitive psychology, the rate at which an individual can perceive, analyze, and respond to information
Children with higher processing speed typically perform better on timed tests.
Crianças com maior velocidade de processamento geralmente se saem melhor em testes cronometrados.
3. The frequency at which a CPU operates, typically measured in gigahertz (GHz)
The processor's processing speed determines how quickly calculations are performed.
A velocidade de processamento do processador determina a rapidez com que os cálculos são realizados.
In Brazil, 'velocidade de processamento' is widely used in both technical and educational contexts. In the U.S., the term is prevalent in tech industry discussions and increasingly in educational psychology assessments. The term has become more culturally significant with the rise of AI and machine learning discussions in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clock speedcomputational speedexecution speedCPU speed
Antonyms / Antônimos
slow speedlaglatency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
velocidade de processamento
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
velocidade de processamento / desempenho do processador
Tech professionals may use 'desempenho do processador' (processor performance)
Rio de Janeiro
velocidade de processamento
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'velocidade de processo'
Portugal
velocidade de processamento / rapidez de processamento
'Rapidez de processamento' is also commonly used in Portugal

Related Words

CPURAMbandwidthlatencythroughputbenchmark

Related Idioms & Phrases

at lightning speed
processing power
computing performance
system performance
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