asynchronous system

[/ˌeɪsɪŋˈkrɑːnəs ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: asynchronous systems
sistema assíncrono
1. A computing system where operations do not occur at the same time or in a coordinated manner, allowing processes to run independently without waiting for each other
The web application uses an asynchronous system to handle multiple user requests without blocking.
A aplicação web utiliza um sistema assíncrono para processar múltiplas solicitações de usuários sem bloqueio.
2. A system designed to manage tasks or communications where timing is not dependent on a shared clock or immediate synchronization
Email is an asynchronous system because recipients do not need to be online at the same time as the sender.
Email é um sistema assíncrono porque os destinatários não precisam estar online ao mesmo tempo que o remetente.
This term is primarily used in technical and software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It has become increasingly important in modern web development, where asynchronous systems are fundamental to creating responsive applications. In Brazilian tech communities, the English term is often used alongside the Portuguese translation, reflecting the global nature of software development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
asynchronous processnon-blocking systemdecoupled systemindependent execution system
Antonyms / Antônimos
synchronous systemblocking systemreal-time systemcoupled system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema assíncrono
Standard technical terminology used in software development contexts
São Paulo
sistema assíncrono
Commonly used in tech industry hubs and startup communities
Portugal
sistema assíncrono
Same terminology used in Portuguese tech communities
USA
asynchronous system
Standard term in software engineering and computer science education

Related Words

asynchronoussynchronouscallbackpromiseevent-driven architecturenon-blocking I/Oconcurrency

Related Idioms & Phrases

fire and forget
set it and forget it
non-blocking operation
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