Usually means: Execution of tasks behind scenes.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (background processing)

▸ noun:  (computing) The execution of a subsidiary operation by a computer while the user works with another application.

Similar:
backgrounding, batch processing, suboperation, multitasking, subthread, preprocessor, multiprogramming, execution, task, process, more...

Opposite:
active processing

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Similar:
backgrounding, batch processing, suboperation, multitasking, subthread, preprocessor, multiprogramming, execution, task, process, more...

Opposite:
active processing



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