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asynchronous instruction

[/ˌeɪsɪŋˈkrɒnəs ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/]
nounpl: asynchronous instructions
instrução assíncrona
1. In computing, a CPU instruction that does not require the processor to wait for the completion of a previous operation before proceeding to execute the next instruction.
Modern processors use asynchronous instruction execution to improve performance.
Processadores modernos usam execução de instrução assíncrona para melhorar o desempenho.
2. In education, learning content or materials delivered without real-time interaction between instructor and student, typically accessed on-demand.
The online course relies on asynchronous instruction, allowing students to learn at their own pace.
O curso online utiliza instrução assíncrona, permitindo que os alunos aprendam no seu próprio ritmo.
Synonyms
non-blocking instructionout-of-order executionself-paced learningon-demand instruction
Antonyms
synchronous instructionblocking instructionreal-time instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrução assíncrona
Standard term used in technology and education contexts
São Paulo
instrução assíncrona
Common in tech industry and universities
Portugal
instrução assíncrona
Standard technical terminology across European Portuguese institutions

Related Idioms & Phrases

learn at your own pace
non-blocking execution
out-of-order processing
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