periodicprocessing
nounUK /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪk ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/
US /ˌpɪriˈɑdɪk ˈprɑsɛsɪŋ/
Doing a job again and again after a set amount of time.
The computer does periodic processing to check for new emails every five minutes.
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2. In computing, handling data at regular time intervals rather than continuously.
The server uses periodic processing to update its logs every hour.
3. In business, reviewing or handling tasks on a fixed timetable.
Payroll is a periodic processing task done at the end of each month.
4. In science, analyzing samples or signals at repeated set times.
The sensor's periodic processing of air quality data happens every ten seconds.