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concurrency

/kɒnˈkɜːrənsi/ noun · British & US
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What does concurrency mean?

noun

The ability of a program or process to perform multiple tasks or operations simultaneously, improving efficiency and responsiveness. Concurrency is often used in parallel computing and multi-threading.

Example

"The new operating system was designed to take advantage of concurrency, allowing multiple applications to run smoothly without slowing down the system."

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