concurrent processing
nounUK /kənˈkʌrənt ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
US /kənˈkɜːrənt ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/
Doing more than one job at the same time.
The computer uses concurrent processing to download a file while playing music.
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2. In computing, running multiple tasks at once on one or more processors.
Concurrent processing lets the server handle many users at the same time.
3. In everyday life, handling several activities at the same time.
Her concurrent processing of emails and phone calls keeps the office running.
4. In law, dealing with multiple cases or sentences at the same time.
The judge ordered concurrent processing of the two sentences.