distributed software

noun

UK /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd ˈsɒftweə/

US /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd ˈsɔːftwer/

Software that runs on many computers at the same time and works together as one team.

The game uses distributed software so players all over the world can play together.

SYNONYMS

networked software multi-computer software decentralized software spread-out software

RELATED WORDS

network server cloud computing parallel computing cluster

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Programs split across several machines that share the work of a big task.

Scientists used distributed software to process millions of weather records.

3. Software where different parts talk to each other over a network to stay in sync.

The bank's distributed software keeps every branch's records matching.

4. A system of programs that keeps working even if one computer breaks down.

Because it is distributed software, the website stayed online when one server failed.