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concurrent execution

concurrent execution

6.7
Two or more programs run at the same time on one computer
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : ejecución concurrente
  • The software was optimized for concurrent execution on multi-core processors.

Examples

  • Modern operating systems support concurrent execution to improve efficiency and resource use.

  • Concurrent execution allows multiple users to run programs without noticeable delays.

  • The system allows for concurrent execution of multiple tasks.

  • Can you explain concurrent execution in programming?

  • Concurrent execution allows multiple users to run programs without noticeable delays.

  • Modern operating systems support concurrent execution to improve efficiency and resource use.

  • The system allows for concurrent execution of multiple tasks.

Synonyms

multitasking
vsconcurrent execution
  • Specialized
5 3.5

A computer running more than one program at the same time

focuses specifically on programs or tasks running together on a single computer
concurrency
vsconcurrent execution
2 8.1

Two or more events happening at the same time

refers more narrowly to actual program or task execution by one computer
concurrent operation
vsconcurrent execution
  • Specialized
1 5.6

Two or more actions that happen at the same time

applies this specifically to computer programs or tasks on one machine
multiprogramming
vsconcurrent execution
  • Specialized
7.0

A way to run two or more computer programs at the same time on one computer

is the same idea of programs or tasks executed together on one machine
parallel operation
vsconcurrent execution
  • Specialized
4.9

Doing more than one task at the same time on computers or machines

is similar but limited to programs or tasks within a single computer
simultaneous operation
vsconcurrent execution
4.4

Two or more things working at the same time

is the same but narrowed to software tasks or programs on a single computer

Antonyms

sequential operation
4.7

Actions that follow one another in a fixed order

How Simultaneous

parallel operation
  • Specialized
4.9
concurrent execution
  • Specialized
6.7
multitasking
8 3.4

Surface Forms

concurrent execution singular
concurrent executions plural

Morphology

concurrent + execution

Both constituents contribute directly to the overall meaning: 'concurrent' = happening at the same time and 'execution' = carrying out program instructions, so together they denote programs/tasks being run simultaneously. The composition is literal and cross-linguistically common in technical language, making the phrase predictable for a learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Concurrent execution paints a simple picture: concurrent means 'happening at the same time' and execution means 'running' a task. Imagine a busy kitchen where several cooks start different dishes together while the head chef watches; this memory shows why the term means 'two or more programs running at the same time'.