Parallel execution refers to performing multiple tasks simultaneously by dividing them into smaller subtasks that can be executed concurrently. It involves running different parts of a program or performing multiple independent operations at the same time.
Related terms
Multithreading: In computer programming, multithreading allows different threads within a process to execute concurrently.
Concurrency: Concurrency refers to the ability of an operating system or program to manage multiple computations happening simultaneously.