Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
concurrency
noun
/kənˈkʌrəntsi/
Definition
The state of existing or occurring at the same time.
Examples
- In programming, concurrency allows multiple tasks to run together.
- The conference focused on the concurrency of different social movements.
- Concurrency in computing can improve the efficiency of applications.
Meaning
Concurrency refers to the simultaneous execution of processes or events. It is commonly used in computing, particularly in relation to multi-threading and parallel processing, where several tasks can be performed together rather than sequentially.
Synonyms
- simultaneity
- simultaneousness
- overlap
- coincidence
