background processing

n (Computer Science) computing the ability of a system to perform a low-priority task while, at the same time, dealing with a main application

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background processing - the execution of low priority programs while higher priority programs are not using the processing systembackgroundingpriority processing - data processing in which the operations performed are determined by a system of priorities

background processing

[′bak‚grau̇nd ′prä·ses·iŋ] (computer science) The execution of lower-priority programs when higher-priority programs are not being handled by a data-processing system. Computer processing that is not interactive or visible on the display screen.

background processing

Processing in which the program is not visibly interacting with the user. Earlier personal computers used operating systems that ran background tasks only when foreground tasks were idle, such as between keystrokes. Today's multitasking operating systems share time between background and foreground programs. Advanced operating systems on mainframes can prioritize each job.

Background Processing

In computing, the performance of less important programs only when more important programs are idle or otherwise not in use. Background processing has become less common as more computers are able to multitask efficiently.

background processing

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Synonyms for background processing

noun the execution of low priority programs while higher priority programs are not using the processing system

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backgrounding

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priority processing

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