asynchronous processing
nounUK /eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs ˈprəʊ.ses.ɪŋ/
US /eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs ˈprɑː.ses.ɪŋ/
Asynchronous processing is when a computer starts a job and does not wait for it to finish before doing other things.
The app uses asynchronous processing to download photos while you keep scrolling.
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2. In education, a way of learning where students watch lessons and do work at their own time instead of all together at once.
The online course uses asynchronous processing, so students can study at night.
3. In messaging, sending a message without both people needing to be present at the same time.
Email is a form of asynchronous processing because you can reply hours later.
4. In electronics, handling signals that are not timed to a shared clock.
The circuit uses asynchronous processing to react to button presses instantly.