single-threaded execution

[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈθrɛdɪd ɪɡˈzɛkjəʃən]
nounpl: single-threaded executions
execução single-threaded / execução de thread única
1. A computational model where a program executes one instruction or task at a time in a sequential manner, with no parallel processing of multiple threads
JavaScript in browsers uses single-threaded execution, which means only one operation can be processed at a time.
JavaScript em navegadores usa execução single-threaded, o que significa que apenas uma operação pode ser processada por vez.
2. A programming environment where concurrent operations cannot run simultaneously but must wait for previous operations to complete
Single-threaded execution can simplify debugging but may reduce performance in CPU-intensive applications.
A execução single-threaded pode simplificar a depuração, mas pode reduzir o desempenho em aplicações intensivas em CPU.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development and computer science communities globally. In Brazil, developers often use the English term 'single-threaded execution' interchangeably with 'execução de thread única' in technical discussions and documentation. The term gained prominence with JavaScript's popularity and is essential vocabulary for web developers and software engineers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sequential executionsingle-threaded processingsynchronous executionlinear execution
Antonyms / Antônimos
multi-threaded executionparallel executionconcurrent executionasynchronous execution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
execução single-threaded / execução de thread única
Standard technical term used in software development contexts
Portugal
execução de thread única / execução single-threaded
Often uses Portuguese translation more frequently than English term
Technical Communities
single-threaded execution
English term is widely used in international technical documentation and discussions

Related Words

threadconcurrencyasynchronous programmingevent loopblocking operationnon-blocking I/O

Related Idioms & Phrases

blocking the event loop
one operation at a time
sequential processing pipeline
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