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noun
The execution of a subsidiary operation by a computer while the user works with another application.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the execution of low priority programs while higher priority programs are not using the processing system
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: backgrounding
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: priority processing
History
background + processing
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
