parallel
[ par-uh-lel, -luhl ]
/ ˈpær əˌlɛl, -ləl /
adjective
noun
verb (used with object), par·al·leled, par·al·lel·ing or (especially British) par·al·lelled, par·al·lel·ling.
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British Dictionary definitions for parallel processing (1 of 2)
parallel processing
noun
the performance by a computer system of two or more simultaneous operations
British Dictionary definitions for parallel processing (2 of 2)
parallel
/ (ˈpærəˌlɛl) /
adjective (when postpositive, usually foll by to)
noun
verb -lels, -leling or -leled (tr)
Word Origin for parallel
C16: via French and Latin from Greek
parallēlos alongside one another, from
para-
1 +
allēlos one another
Scientific definitions for parallel processing
parallel
[ păr′ə-lĕl′ ]
Adjective
Of or relating to lines or surfaces that are separated everywhere from each other by the same distance.
Noun
Any of the imaginary lines encircling the Earth's surface parallel to the plane of the equator, used to represent degrees of latitude. See illustration at longitude.
Cultural definitions for parallel processing
parallel processing
The use of many different computer processors to work on different parts of a problem simultaneously. This is one way of increasing the speed at which computers can work, with each processor working on a part of a larger problem. (Compare serial processing.)
notes for parallel processing
The
SETI project recently introduced a parallel processing system that allows individuals to use their
personal computers to analyze data and assist in the search for extraterrestrial life.