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fore·ground pro·cess·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. foreground processing, foregroundingnoun

    the execution of a program that preempts the use of the processing system

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  1. foreground processing

    Foreground processing refers to the operations or tasks that a computer or software system performs in real-time, where the user actively engages or directly interacts with the system. These tasks take priority and system resources over background tasks, and their progress can usually be seen instantaneously by the user, as they require immediate feedback or response. Examples include typing in a word processor, clicking on buttons etc.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of foreground processing in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

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

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