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parallelization

/ˌpær.ə.lɛlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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noun

The process of doing several tasks at the same time, or of making a computer program do that. In computing, it often means splitting work across processors or threads.

  • Parallelization can make the program run faster.
  • The team improved performance through parallelization.

Adinary Nuance

Parallelization is more technical than words like "simultaneous work" or "doing things at once." It is often used in computing, engineering, and academic writing. Use it when the focus is on splitting work into parallel parts, not just on multitasking.

In other languages

Vietnamese
song song hóa
Spanish
paralelización
Chinese
并行化
Japanese
並列化
Korean
병렬화

Etymology

Built from parallel + -ize + -ation, with modern computing use becoming common in the late 20th century. The word describes making work happen in parallel rather than one step at a time.

Common phrases

task parallelizationparallelization strategydata parallelizationparallelization of code

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

Is parallelization a common word in everyday English?
No. It is mostly used in computing, engineering, and academic writing.
What is the difference between parallelization and multitasking?
Multitasking is a general idea. Parallelization is a technical way of splitting work into parallel parts.
How do I use parallelization in a sentence?
You can say: "The software uses parallelization to save time."
Is parallelization formal?
Yes. It sounds technical and is common in reports, research, and business documents.