parallel task
[ˈpærəlɛl tæsk]
nounpl: parallel tasks
tarefa paralela
1. A task or operation that is executed simultaneously with one or more other tasks, typically in computing or project management contexts
The system can execute multiple parallel tasks to improve processing speed.
O sistema pode executar múltiplas tarefas paralelas para melhorar a velocidade de processamento.
2. In project management, activities that can be performed at the same time without depending on each other's completion
The marketing and design teams worked on parallel tasks to meet the deadline.
Os times de marketing e design trabalharam em tarefas paralelas para cumprir o prazo.
3. In computing, operations that run concurrently on multiple processors or cores
Parallel tasks help distribute the computational load across multiple CPUs.
As tarefas paralelas ajudam a distribuir a carga computacional entre múltiplas CPUs.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development, IT, and project management in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, the tech industry in São Paulo frequently uses this terminology. The concept is increasingly important in modern computing discussions related to efficiency and optimization.
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