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background process

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A process that is not currently able to receive input from its controlling terminal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Unix

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: fona procezo — computer process
  • Finnish: taustaprosessi — computer process
  • Portuguese: processo em segundo plano — computer process
  • Portuguese: processo em plano de fundo — computer process
  • Swedish: bakgrundsprocess — computer process