non-continuous execution
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nounpl: non-continuous executions
execução não contínua
1. A process or program execution that is interrupted, paused, or resumed at different times rather than running uninterrupted from start to finish
The system uses non-continuous execution to allow other processes to run on the same processor.
O sistema utiliza execução não contínua para permitir que outros processos sejam executados no mesmo processador.
2. In computing, a method where a task is suspended and resumed, often used in multitasking environments
Non-continuous execution enables better resource management in operating systems.
A execução não contínua permite um melhor gerenciamento de recursos em sistemas operacionais.
3. Legal or administrative action that is not carried out in one single instance but is performed in separate, distinct instances
The contract was fulfilled through non-continuous execution over several months.
O contrato foi cumprido através de execução não contínua ao longo de vários meses.
This term is predominantly used in technical and legal contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is commonly found in software development, computer science education, and formal legal documents. The concept is crucial in understanding modern operating systems and multitasking environments, making it an important term in IT training and documentation.
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