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parallel processing

par·al·lel pro·cess·ing


noun 
Definition:
 
use of multiple computer processors: the use of two or more processors to run different parts of the same computer program concurrently and merge the results, with significantly faster program execution. Parallel processing is used when many complex calculations are required, e.g. in weather modeling and digital special effects.

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