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parallel processing

parallel processing noun: the ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality, e.g., color and depth. Also the alternative form of parallel computing.

Noun

parallel processing (uncountable)

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

Also used as

parallel processing is also the alternative form of parallel computing.

Questions about parallel processing

What does parallel processing mean?
Parallel processing means the ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality, e.g., color and depth.
What part of speech is parallel processing?
Parallel processing is a noun.

Words near parallel processing in the dictionary

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