concurrent processes
[kən-ˈkər-ənt ˈprä-ˌses-əz]
nounpl: concurrent processes
processos concorrentes
1. Multiple computational tasks or operations that are executed simultaneously or in overlapping time periods within a system
The operating system manages concurrent processes to ensure efficient resource allocation.
O sistema operacional gerencia processos concorrentes para garantir uma alocação eficiente de recursos.
2. In computing, processes running at the same time on a multi-core processor or through time-sharing on a single processor
Modern applications often use concurrent processes to handle multiple user requests simultaneously.
Aplicações modernas frequentemente usam processos concorrentes para lidar com múltiplas requisições de usuários simultaneamente.
3. Legal or administrative proceedings that occur in parallel or at the same time
The court handled concurrent processes involving related cases.
O tribunal tratou processos concorrentes envolvendo casos relacionados.
This is primarily a technical term used in computer science and software engineering across English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it's extensively used in technology sectors in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The concept is fundamental to understanding modern computing architectures, cloud computing, and distributed systems. In legal contexts, particularly in Brazil, 'processos concorrentes' refers to judicial cases that run simultaneously.
Related Idioms & Phrases
race condition in concurrent processes
deadlock in concurrent processes
concurrent execution model
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