background processing
The execution of a subsidiary operation by a computer while the user works with…The execution of a subsidiary operation by a computer while the user works with another application.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The execution of a subsidiary operation by a computer while the user works with another application.
More definitions
- the execution of low priority programs while higher priority programs are not using the processing system
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
background + processingbackground + processing
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the execution of low priority programs while higher priority programs are not using the processing system:backgrounding
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable