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simultaneous processing

[/ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs ˈprɒs.es.ɪŋ/]
noun
processamento simultâneo
1. The execution of multiple tasks or operations at the same time, either truly in parallel or appearing to occur concurrently
The computer's simultaneous processing of multiple applications improved overall performance.
O processamento simultâneo de múltiplos aplicativos pelo computador melhorou o desempenho geral.
2. In psychology and cognitive science, the ability to handle multiple pieces of information or stimuli at once
Simultaneous processing allows humans to comprehend complex visual scenes instantly.
O processamento simultâneo permite que os humanos compreendam cenas visuais complexas instantaneamente.
3. In computing, parallel execution of instructions or data streams within a processor or system
Modern CPUs utilize simultaneous processing through multi-core architecture.
CPUs modernos utilizam processamento simultâneo através de arquitetura multi-núcleo.
Synonyms
parallel processingconcurrent processingmultitaskingparallel computation
Antonyms
sequential processingserial processingsequential execution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processamento simultâneo
Standard term used in computing and technology contexts
São Paulo
processamento simultâneo
Commonly used in tech industry; sometimes 'processamento em paralelo'
Portugal
processamento simultâneo
Standard European Portuguese term for computing contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

multitasking capability
parallel execution
real-time processing
divide and conquer
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