trigger-based processing

noun

UK /ˈtrɪɡə beɪst ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

US /ˈtrɪɡər beɪst ˈprɑːsesɪŋ/

A way of doing things only when something makes it start.

The app uses trigger-based processing to send a message the moment a new order arrives.

SYNONYMS

event-driven processing condition-triggered processing reactive processing stimulus-driven processing

RELATED WORDS

trigger event automation workflow callback

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computing method where a program reacts to a specific event instead of running on a fixed schedule.

The database relies on trigger-based processing to update inventory after each sale.

3. A psychological idea that a response begins only after a certain cue appears.

The study examined trigger-based processing in memory recall.

4. A business workflow that starts automatically when a set condition is met.

Their support team adopted trigger-based processing so urgent tickets are flagged instantly.