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back·ground pro·cess·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. background processing, backgroundingnoun

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

Wiktionary

  1. background processingnoun

    The execution of a subsidiary operation by a computer while the user works with another application.

  2. Etymology: background + processing

ChatGPT

  1. background processing

    Background processing refers to the execution of tasks or processes by a computer's operating system that run in the background while the user is performing other tasks. These can include system updates, data backups, virus scans, or other tasks that don't require direct human intervention. Background processes can often be initiated manually, programmed to run automatically, or scheduled for a specific time. They typically run with lower priority compared to the foreground tasks to ensure they do not interfere with the user's activities.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of background processing in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of background processing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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