triggeredprocessing

noun

UK /ˈtrɪɡəd ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/

US /ˈtrɪɡərd ˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ/

A way a computer starts doing something right away when something else happens.

The app uses triggered processing to send a message the moment you press the button.

SYNONYMS

event-driven processing reactive processing automatic processing stimulus-driven processing

RELATED WORDS

trigger event automation workflow response

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In computing, handling data as soon as a specific signal or condition occurs.

The alarm system relies on triggered processing to react to smoke sensors instantly.

3. In psychology, the mental handling of a strong emotional reaction set off by a reminder.

The therapist explained that triggered processing can make old memories feel sudden and intense.

4. In electronics, the automatic start of a circuit's action when it receives a pulse.

The camera's flash uses triggered processing to fire exactly when the shutter opens.