partitionedprogram

noun

UK /pɑːˈtɪʃənd ˈprəʊɡræm/

US /pɑːrˈtɪʃənd ˈproʊɡræm/

A partitioned program is a computer program split into smaller parts that work together.

The teacher explained that a partitioned program is like a puzzle broken into pieces.

SYNONYMS

modular program divided program segmented program split program

RELATED WORDS

module partition component subprogram code block

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A program whose memory space is divided into separate sections.

The partitioned program kept its data in separate memory areas.

3. A software system split across multiple processors or machines.

The partitioned program ran different tasks on different computers.

4. A plan or schedule divided into distinct time slots.

The partitioned program assigned each activity its own time block.