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serial processing

[ˈsɪriəl ˈprɑːsesɪŋ]
noun
processamento sequencial
1. A computing method where instructions or data are processed one after another in sequence, rather than simultaneously
Serial processing handles tasks one at a time, which can be slower than parallel processing.
O processamento sequencial lida com tarefas uma de cada vez, o que pode ser mais lento do que o processamento paralelo.
2. In psychology, the cognitive process of handling information step-by-step rather than holistically
The brain uses serial processing for complex mathematical calculations.
O cérebro utiliza processamento sequencial para cálculos matemáticos complexos.
Synonyms
sequential processingstep-by-step processinglinear processing
Antonyms
parallel processingsimultaneous processingconcurrent processing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processamento sequencial
Standard term used in computing and cognitive science contexts
São Paulo
processamento sequencial
Technical term commonly used in tech industry
Portugal
processamento sequencial
Standard European Portuguese term for computing context

Related Idioms & Phrases

one step at a time
in sequence
step-by-step approach
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