bulk execution

[/bʌlk ɪɡˈzɛkjəʃən/]
nounpl: bulk executions
execução em massa
1. The simultaneous or collective carrying out of multiple tasks, commands, or sentences in a single operation or process
The system performed a bulk execution of all pending database queries to improve efficiency.
O sistema realizou uma execução em massa de todas as consultas de banco de dados pendentes para melhorar a eficiência.
2. In legal or capital punishment contexts, the carrying out of multiple death sentences at the same time or in quick succession
The bulk execution of the condemned prisoners took place at dawn.
A execução em massa dos prisioneiros condenados ocorreu ao amanhecer.
3. In programming and computing, running multiple processes or operations collectively rather than individually
Bulk execution of the script batch reduced processing time by 40%.
A execução em massa do lote de scripts reduziu o tempo de processamento em 40%.
In Brazil and the USA, 'bulk execution' is primarily a technical term used in IT, database management, and software development contexts. In legal discussions, the term 'execução em massa' is used more formally in Portuguese-speaking countries. The term is generally neutral in technical usage but carries serious connotations when referring to capital punishment, a topic of significant debate in both nations regarding human rights.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mass executionbatch executioncollective executionsimultaneous execution
Antonyms / Antônimos
individual executionserial executionsequential execution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
execução em massa
Standard term used in both technical and legal contexts
São Paulo
execução em lote
Preferred in technical/IT contexts
Portugal
execução em massa
Used in both technical and legal terminology
General American English
bulk execution
Technical term primarily used in computing and database contexts

Related Words

batch processingparallel executionexecution queueautomated executioncommand execution

Related Idioms & Phrases

execute in bulk
mass execution of duties
bulk operation
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