concurrent demand

[kən-ˈkər-ənt dɪ-ˈmand]
nounpl: concurrent demands
demanda simultânea
1. Multiple requests or requirements that occur or exist at the same time, often requiring resources or attention simultaneously
The server struggled to handle the concurrent demands from thousands of users accessing the website simultaneously.
O servidor teve dificuldade em lidar com as demandas simultâneas de milhares de usuários acessando o site ao mesmo tempo.
2. In computing, the simultaneous processing of multiple requests or tasks within a system
The application was designed to manage concurrent demands without compromising performance.
A aplicação foi projetada para gerenciar demandas simultâneas sem comprometer o desempenho.
3. In law and economics, competing claims or requirements that apply to the same resource or entity
The company faced concurrent demands from multiple creditors seeking repayment.
A empresa enfrentou demandas simultâneas de vários credores buscando reembolso.
The term 'concurrent demand' is prevalent in technology and business environments in both the USA and Brazil. In the USA, it's particularly common in software development and system administration contexts. In Brazil, the concept has become increasingly important with the growth of technology companies and digital services. The term reflects modern business challenges of managing resources in a fast-paced, digitally-driven environment.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simultaneous demandparallel demandcompeting demandoverlapping demandcoincident demand
Antonyms / Antônimos
sequential demandsequential requeststaggered demanddeferred demand

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demanda simultânea
Standard term used in business and technology contexts
São Paulo
demanda concorrente
More technical usage, particularly in IT and legal sectors
Rio de Janeiro
demanda simultânea
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
procura simultânea
Portuguese equivalent; may also use 'demanda simultânea' in formal contexts

Related Words

concurrent processingconcurrencymultitaskingsimultaneous accessload balancingdemand managementresource allocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

juggling concurrent demands
managing multiple concurrent demands
handling concurrent demands efficiently
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