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parallelization

parallelization

7.5
Putting things side by side at equal distance
  • noun
  • /ˌpærəˌlɛlɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • US
translation icon : paralelización
  • Accurate parallelization of the beams ensures the stability of the structure.

Examples

  • The technician checked the parallelization of the conveyor belts before starting the machine.

  • The parallelization of the train tracks was essential for the new railway system.

  • The parallelization of tasks can significantly improve processing speed.

  • Is parallelization always necessary for large data sets?

  • The parallelization of the train tracks was essential for the new railway system.

  • Accurate parallelization of the beams ensures the stability of the structure.

  • The technician checked the parallelization of the conveyor belts before starting the machine.

Synonyms

juxtaposition
vsparallelization
25 9.1

Putting two things side by side to compare or contrast them

arranges items with equal spacing and same directional alignment rather than just for comparison
apposition
vsparallelization
8.8

The act of placing things side by side to compare or show differences

positions items with consistent distance and same directional alignment instead
collocation
vsparallelization
7.3

Putting things next to each other to compare them

organizes items with equal spacing and same directional alignment not just grouping

How Parallel

parallelization
  • US
7.5
alignment
41 3.9
misalignment
2 6.3
skew
1 6.4

Surface Forms

parallelization singular
parallelizations plural

Morphology

parallelization = parallelize (transparent) = parallel + ize + ation

The noun is formed by regular suffixation from the verb 'parallelize', and the process of making things parallel is directly recoverable from the base.

Etymology

Parallelization comes from parallel, a word built from Greek parts meaning 'beside' and 'one another', and the ending -ization, which means 'the act of' or 'making'. So parallelization is the act of putting things 'side by side' at the same distance, like train tracks or beams.