parallel simulation

[ˈpærəlɛl sɪmjəˈleɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: simulações paralelas
simulação paralela
1. A computational technique where multiple simulations run simultaneously on different processors or computing units to solve a problem faster or explore multiple scenarios concurrently
The research team used parallel simulation to test thousands of different climate scenarios at the same time.
A equipe de pesquisa usou simulação paralela para testar milhares de cenários climáticos diferentes simultaneamente.
2. In software testing and validation, the execution of the same simulation across multiple independent systems to verify consistency and performance
Parallel simulation of the flight control system allowed engineers to validate the design across different hardware configurations.
A simulação paralela do sistema de controle de voo permitiu que os engenheiros validassem o design em diferentes configurações de hardware.
3. A method in discrete event simulation where multiple logical processes execute concurrently to model complex systems
The traffic network model employed parallel simulation to process vehicle movements across multiple city blocks independently.
O modelo de rede de tráfego utilizou simulação paralela para processar movimentos de veículos em múlos blocos de cidade independentemente.
This is primarily technical terminology used in computing, engineering, and scientific research communities in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the globalization of tech vocabulary, with Portuguese-speaking professionals using the same computational concepts as their English-speaking counterparts. The term has become increasingly important in Brazil's growing tech sector and is commonly used in universities, research institutions, and technology companies without translation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concurrent simulationdistributed simulationhigh-performance simulationmulti-processor simulation
Antonyms / Antônimos
sequential simulationserial simulationsingle-threaded simulation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
simulação paralela
Standard term used in academic and technical contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
simulação paralela
Commonly used in tech industries and research institutions
Portugal
simulação paralela
Same terminology used in European academic and technical communities
USA/General English
parallel simulation
Standard terminology in computing and engineering fields

Related Words

high-performance computingdistributed computingcomputational modelingdiscrete event simulationMonte Carlo simulationnumerical analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

running in parallel
divide and conquer
computational efficiency
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