parallelprogram
nounUK /ˈpærəlɛl ˈprəʊɡræm/
US /ˈpærəlɛl ˈproʊɡræm/
A computer program that does many jobs at the same time.
The game uses a parallel program to load all the pictures at once.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A program written to run on many processors at the same time.
Scientists wrote a parallel program to study the weather faster.
3. A plan or set of steps that happen side by side instead of one after another.
The school made a parallel program for art and music classes.
4. Software designed so different parts can work independently.
The robot's parallel program lets its arms and wheels move together.