parallelapplication
nounUK /ˈpærəlɛl ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˈpærəlɛl ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
A parallel application is a computer program that does many parts of its job at the same time.
The weather team uses a parallel application to predict storms faster.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A job application submitted at the same time as another application.
She sent a parallel application to two different schools.
3. The act of applying something in a side-by-side or matching way.
The parallel application of two coats of paint gave the wall an even finish.
4. A request made through two channels at once.
His parallel application for a visa and a work permit saved time.