Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
asynchronously
adverb
/eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs.li/
Definition
occurring without the same time reference; not occurring at the same time
Examples
- The two applications can run asynchronously, allowing for better performance.
- In programming, asynchronous functions allow for more efficient use of resources.
- Emails are sent and received asynchronously, so there’s no need to wait for immediate responses.
Meaning
In computing, when tasks are executed independently of each other without waiting for one to finish before starting the next, they run asynchronously.
Synonyms
- concurrently
- simultaneously
- independently