distributed computing

[/dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/]
noun
computação distribuída
1. A computing paradigm in which multiple autonomous computers or processors work together over a network to solve a problem, with each computer having its own memory and processing capability
Distributed computing allows large-scale data processing across multiple servers instead of relying on a single powerful machine.
A computação distribuída permite o processamento de dados em larga escala em múltiplos servidores em vez de depender de uma única máquina poderosa.
2. A system architecture where computational tasks and data are spread across different nodes or machines connected by a network
Cloud computing is built on the principles of distributed computing.
A computação em nuvem é construída sobre os princípios da computação distribuída.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'computação distribuída' is the standard academic and professional terminology used in computer science programs and tech companies. This concept became increasingly important with the rise of cloud computing and Big Data technologies. The term is used formally in both technical documentation and business contexts, particularly in financial institutions, telecommunications, and software development companies that operate in these regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
parallel computinggrid computingcluster computingnetworked computing
Antonyms / Antônimos
centralized computingstandalone computingmonolithic computing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
computação distribuída
Most common and widely used term in Brazilian Portuguese tech industry
São Paulo
computação distribuída
Standard term used in tech hubs and universities
Portugal
computação distribuída
Same term used, occasionally 'processamento distribuído' for the process aspect
General Brazilian
sistemas distribuídos
Often used interchangeably to refer to distributed systems

Related Words

cloud computingmicroservicesload balancingnetwork protocolsfault tolerancescalabilitynodesservers

Related Idioms & Phrases

spread the load
divide and conquer approach
network effect
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