parallel

US /ˈpærəˌlɛl/

UK /'pærəlel/

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v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be equal to, or like, something else
The scientist's own test seemed to parallel the results of his student
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A line on a map a set distance from the equator
He lives on the tenth parallel north of the United States
adj.Adjective(Of two lines) at equal distance from each other
The parallel train tracks are the same distance apart and never meet
adj.Adjective(Of computer operation) happening at the same time
The computer processor allows many parallel functions to happen at the same time
adj.AdjectiveVery similar and often occurring at the same time
The twin brothers made parallel drawings of each other
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To compare
Your experiences parallel mine in every way
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A similarity; a comparison.
The author draws a parallel between the two wars.
adj.Adjective(of a computer process) performed simultaneously using multiple processors.
Parallel processing can significantly speed up computation.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)Be similar or analogous to.
The new highway will parallel the old one.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A parallel device or circuit.
The software supports parallel processing.

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