distributed process

[/dɪˈstrɪbjətɪd ˈprɑːses/]
nounpl: distributed processes
processo distribuído
1. A computing process that runs across multiple computers or nodes in a network, with tasks divided among them to improve efficiency and reliability
The company implemented a distributed process to handle customer requests across three data centers.
A empresa implementou um processo distribuído para processar solicitações de clientes em três centros de dados.
2. In law and administration, a formal procedure that is managed or handled by multiple departments or institutions simultaneously
The distributed process for license approval involves state and federal agencies working in parallel.
O processo distribuído para aprovação de licença envolve agências estaduais e federais trabalhando em paralelo.
The term 'distributed process' is primarily used in technical and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian companies, especially tech hubs in São Paulo and Rio, the English term is often used alongside Portuguese translations. The concept reflects modern computing practices and is essential in discussions about cloud computing, microservices, and scalable systems in both Portuguese and English-speaking business environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
parallel processconcurrent processdecentralized processmulti-node process
Antonyms / Antônimos
centralized processsequential processmonolithic process

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo distribuído
Standard technical term used in IT and business contexts
São Paulo
processo distribuído
Common in tech industry; may also use 'processamento distribuído' for the activity
Portugal
processo distribuído
Used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'processamento em rede'
USA/Technical English
distributed process
Core terminology in computer science, cloud computing, and system architecture

Related Words

distributed systemdistributed computingload balancingnetwork architectureparallel processingfault tolerance

Related Idioms & Phrases

spread the load
divide and conquer
distribute the workload
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