bulk-synchronous processing
nounA way for many computers to work together by doing a chunk of work, then stopping to share and check results before going on.
The simulation used bulk-synchronous processing so every processor finished its step before the group compared notes.
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2. A parallel programming model where computation is organized into rounds separated by global synchronization points.
The BSP model divides the program into supersteps, each ending with a barrier.
3. A data-processing pattern in which records are handled in batches and synchronized at fixed intervals.
The pipeline relies on bulk-synchronous processing to keep batch updates consistent.
4. A teaching or workflow approach where a whole group completes a stage together before moving to the next.
The workshop used bulk-synchronous processing, with everyone finishing one exercise before starting the next.