parallelise (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈpærəlaɪzaɪz/
Definition
To modify or arrange something, such as a process or system, so that it can be performed or executed simultaneously by multiple agents, processors, or resources, thereby increasing efficiency, speed, or productivity.
Examples
The researchers parallelised their computations to reduce the overall processing time.
By parallelising the tasks, the team was able to complete the project ahead of schedule.
The new software allows users to parallelise their workflows, making it easier to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
How to Use parallelise
- parallelise a process (verb phrase)
- to modify a process so that it can be performed simultaneously by multiple agents or resources — "The company parallelised their data processing to increase efficiency."
- parallelise a system (verb phrase)
- to design or configure a system so that it can operate in parallel with other systems or components — "The engineers parallelised the backup systems to ensure continuous operation in case of a failure."
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