simultaneousprocessingmodel
nounUK /ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs ˈprəʊsesɪŋ ˈmɒdl/
US /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs ˈprɑːsesɪŋ ˈmɑːdl/
A way of doing many things at the same time.
The computer uses a simultaneous processing model to handle many tasks at once.
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2. A cognitive theory describing how the brain handles several pieces of information at once.
The psychologist explained the simultaneous processing model of attention.
3. A computing design where multiple processors work on different parts of the same job.
Engineers tested the simultaneous processing model on a large cluster.
4. A business framework for running several workflows in parallel to save time.
The team adopted a simultaneous processing model to speed up order fulfillment.