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- Dictionaryparallel/ˈparəlɛl/
adjective
- 1. (of lines, planes, or surfaces) side by side and having the same distance continuously between them: "parallel lines never meet" Similar
- 2. occurring or existing at the same time or in a similar way; corresponding: "a parallel universe" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a person or thing that is similar or analogous to another: "a challenge which has no parallel in peacetime this century" Similar
- 2. each of the imaginary parallel circles of constant latitude on the earth's surface.
verb
- 1. be side by side with (something extending in a line), always keeping the same distance; run or lie parallel to: "a big concrete gutter that paralleled the road"
- 2. be similar or corresponding to: "the increase in the quality of wines has paralleled the rise of interest in food" Similar
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Jun 27, 2024 · Parallel circuit, an electrical path that branches so that the current divides and only part of it flows through any branch. The voltage, or potential difference, across each branch of a parallel circuit is the same, but the currents may vary. In a home electrical circuit, for instance, the same.
Jul 8, 2024 · What Is a Parallel Circuit? A parallel circuit is a closed circuit where the wiring is configured so that each device is in constant contact with the main circuit pathway. Individual devices merely tap into the main circuit loop.
Jun 18, 2024 · Parallel models are those in which multiple processes happen concurrently and produce a larger function. According to cognitive psychology, our brains are similar to computers in this way. Parallel processing is the ability to process stimuli, pair them up with thoughts, and make memories.
Jun 19, 2024 · Therefore, a parallel structure, otherwise known as parallelism, is a stylistic device used to increase the readability of one’s writing by creating a word pattern that readers can easily follow. It’s a grammatical construction carrying two or more clauses, phrases or words, with a similar grammatical form and length.
Jun 20, 2024 · Using parallel structure shows that two or more ideas have the same degree of importance. In essence, it helps maintain clarity because parallel sentences are easier to understand. What is Parallel Structure?
Jun 30, 2024 · Introduction. A point and a line are considered as one of the most fundamental building blocks of geometry. A line segment, a ray and a plane are the geometrical objects which can not be drawn without the help of a point and line. This chapter discusses the definitions and examples of point, line, ray, line segment and a plane.
Jul 4, 2024 · A parallelogram is a four-sided plane figure in which both pairs of opposite sides are parallel and equal. It is a quadrilateral in which the opposite angles are equal and the diagonals bisect each other.
Jul 5, 2024 · Parallel Programming in C. Parallel programming is a technique that allows multiple computations to be performed simultaneously, taking advantage of multi-core processors and distributed computing systems. Parallel programming can improve the system’s performance by dividing the bigger task into smaller chunks and executing them parallelly.
Jun 27, 2024 · Computer science - Parallel, Distributed, Computing: The simultaneous growth in availability of big data and in the number of simultaneous users on the Internet places particular pressure on the need to carry out computing tasks “in parallel,” or simultaneously.
Jun 28, 2024 · In this article, we discuss parallel processing, outline the different types, explore its hardware architecture, review its benefits and disadvantages, provide helpful tips to help you implement it in computer architecture, and answer some frequently asked questions.
