asynchronously

/eɪˈsɪŋkrənəsli/
adverb
  1. In a way that does not happen at the same time or at the same speed as something else.
    • We worked asynchronously on the project, each team member contributing at different hours.
    • Students can complete the course asynchronously, watching lectures whenever they have time.
    • The two systems run asynchronously, so one can update without affecting the other.
  2. In computing, in a way that allows a process to operate independently without waiting for another process to finish.
    • JavaScript handles requests asynchronously, preventing the page from freezing.
    • The server processes tasks asynchronously, queuing them for later execution.
    • The app loads data asynchronously so the user interface stays responsive.
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