a group of a limited number of threads that are used to execute tasks
a managed collection of threads that are available to perform tasks
(n.) A collection of preallocated threads that are available to components of an application for reuse, thereby eliminating the need to create new threads at the point of use.
The threads that are either being used or available to Internet Connection Secure Server.
A collection of threads that can be utilized by CICS users with certain specified characteristics.