When an array of processors or segments of the CPU work at the same time to speed processing or multi-task.
Concurrent or simultaneous execution of two or more processes, or programs within the same processor, as contrasted with serial or sequential processing.
A processing procedure in which one main processor examines the programming problem and determines what portions, if any, of the problem can be solved in pieces by other subordinate processors.
See: multi-processing, multi- programming.
1. The concurrent or simultaneous execution of two or more processes in a single unit. 2. (IRM) Capability to support the additional processing power needed for queries against very large relational databases. See also inter-query parallelism and intra-query parallelism.
is the relaying and analysis of sensory information down a number of parallel pathways, each performing some relatively specific processing. This is best seen in the visual system
simultaneous processing by two or more processing units
a collection of processing elements that co-operate and communicate to solve large problems
type of distributed computing which, instead of distributing the workload across multiple computers, distributes the workload across multiple processors within one computer. Better speed and communication than distributed computing, but is not widely used due to the difficulty of programming for parallel machines. Mentioned in: DC Alternatives, Parallel Processing. See also: distributed computing. Pictures: Distributed Computing vs. Parallel Processing diagram
Performed by a computer with two or more CPUs that take small sections of a task and execute them in parallel, resulting in improved performance. (7/96)
Several computers or CPUs linked together so that each can be computing simultaneously.
Simultaneous operation (rather than sequential operation) of two or more devices to perform independent tasks within an overall job. More than one particular process is active at any instant. Compare with serial computer.
A processing technique that uses multiple processors simultaneously in a single computer, usually to process a single job as fast as possible.
Simultaneous and essentially independent processing in different central processing units. If the number of separate multi processors gets very large, it is massively parallel.
The execution of tasks in parallel, either on a single processor via multi-tasking or across several processors by multi-processing.
Use of multiple processors simultaneously to execute a program, which speeds processing times. 4.13
The simultaneous use of more than one computer or processor to solve a problem. The processors may communicate in order to be able to cooperate in solving a problem or they may run completely independently, possibly under the control of another processor which distributes work to the others and collects results from them.
A multiprocessor architecture which allows processes to be allocated to tightly coupled multiple processors in a cooperative processing environment, allowing concurrent execution of tasks.
The simultaneous use of more than one microprocessor to run a program, allowing for faster execution.
any method of processing two or more streams of runners simultaneously.
Parallel systems employ many processors (perhaps hundreds or thousands), all working together on the same problem. The problem thus has to be able to be broken down into a number of parts which can be worked on simultaneously. Complex technical/scientific applications and data mining (see glossary) applications are examples.
the processing of different information simultaneously. (326)
A combination of multiple interconnected processors and software techniques that analyze input data simultaneously rather than serially; useful in neural networks.
When various cortical fields and nuclei work together simultaneously, each on a small part of a big information-processing job.
Processing with more than one CPU on a single application simultaneously.
the use of multiple coordinated CPUs, each performing a portion of the required operation simultaneously. See Deep Blue.
The coordinated use of multiple processors to perform computational tasks. Parallel processing can occur on a multiprocessor computer or on a network of workstations or PCs.
A computing method that can only be performed on systems containing two or more processors operating simultaneously. Parallel processing uses several processors, all working on different aspects of ... more
A theoretical interpretation of information processing in which several sources of information are all processed simultaneously. See also serial processing.
The simultaneous use of more than one processor (CPU) to execute a program.
Parallel processing is the ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli. This becomes most important in vision, as the brain divides and conquers what it sees. It breaks up a scene into four components: color, motion, form, and depth.