multi-threaded

[/ˈmʌlti ˈθrɛdɪd/]
adjective
multi-thread (com múltiplas threads) ou com múltiplas linhas de execução
1. Computing: describing a program or process capable of executing multiple threads concurrently within a single process
The multi-threaded application can handle multiple user requests simultaneously without blocking.
O aplicativo multi-thread pode lidar com múltiplas requisições de usuários simultaneamente sem travamento.
2. Having the capability to perform multiple tasks or operations in parallel
Modern operating systems support multi-threaded processes for better performance.
Os sistemas operacionais modernos suportam processos multi-thread para melhor desempenho.
3. Relating to or utilizing multiple execution paths within a program
The server uses a multi-threaded architecture to process incoming connections efficiently.
O servidor usa uma arquitetura multi-thread para processar conexões recebidas de forma eficiente.
This is primarily a technical computing term used universally across Portuguese and English-speaking technology communities. In Brazil, it's commonly used in its English form 'multi-thread' in software development contexts, though formal documentation may use the longer Portuguese translation. The term reflects the globalized nature of software engineering where English terminology dominates professional discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concurrentparallel-processingmultitaskingasynchronous
Antonyms / Antônimos
single-threadedsequentialsynchronouslinear

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
multi-thread
Technical term commonly used as-is in Portuguese tech communities
Brazil - Academic
com múltiplas linhas de execução
More formal academic translation
Portugal
multi-thread
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; technical term widely adopted
USA - Tech Industry
multi-threaded
Standard terminology in software development

Related Words

threadconcurrencyparallelismsynchronizationmutexCPU core

Related Idioms & Phrases

thread-safe implementation
race condition
context switching
thread pool
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