Definitions
- Describing the process of making two or more things parallel to each other. - Referring to the act of arranging or organizing things in a parallel manner. - Talking about the mathematical concept of parallel lines or planes.
- Describing the process of making computer programs run faster by dividing tasks into smaller parts that can be executed simultaneously. - Referring to the act of creating parallel circuits or systems. - Talking about the process of aligning or positioning objects in a parallel manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the concept of parallelism.
- 2Both words involve arranging or organizing things in a parallel manner.
- 3Both words can be used in technical or specialized contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Parallelise is more commonly used in British English, while parallelize is more common in American English.
- 2Meaning: Parallelise refers to making things parallel to each other, while parallelize refers to dividing tasks into smaller parts that can be executed simultaneously.
- 3Context: Parallelise is often used in physical or mathematical contexts, while parallelize is more commonly used in computer science or electrical engineering contexts.
Remember this!
Parallelise and parallelize are synonyms that both refer to the concept of parallelism. However, they differ in their usage, meaning, context, spelling, and pronunciation. Parallelise is more commonly used in British English and refers to making things parallel to each other, while parallelize is more common in American English and refers to dividing tasks into smaller parts that can be executed simultaneously, especially in computer science or electrical engineering contexts.
