asynchronous architecture
nounA way of building computer systems where different parts work at different times without waiting for each other.
The chat app uses asynchronous architecture so messages can be sent and received without the screen freezing.
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2. A design style in electronics where circuits do not share a common clock signal.
The old calculator used asynchronous architecture, so its parts did not need a shared timer.
3. An organizational approach where teams complete tasks independently instead of in lockstep.
The company adopted asynchronous architecture for its remote teams, letting each group work on its own schedule.
4. A pattern in software where requests are handled without blocking the main process.
The web server's asynchronous architecture lets it handle thousands of requests at once.