parallel processing

noun

The ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality, e.g., color and depth.

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multiprocessing
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Meanings

nounparallel processing (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of parallel computing.
  2. uncountablehuman sciencesThe ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality, e.g., color and depth.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounsimultaneous processing by two or more processing units

Similar
multiprocessing
Broader
data processing
Also see
multiprocessing

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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