concurrent

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Pronunciation
/kɒŋˈkʌɹənt/
/kəŋˈkɝɹənt/
/kɒŋˈkʌɹənt/
/kɒŋˈkʌɹənt/
/kəŋˈkɝɹənt/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

One who, or that which, concurs; a joint or contributory cause.

2 Definition

One pursuing the same course, or seeking the same objects; hence, a rival; an opponent.

3 Definition

One of the supernumerary days of the year over fifty-two complete weeks; so called because they concur with the solar cycle, the course of which they follow.

4 Definition

One who accompanies a sheriff's officer as witness.

Adjective
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Happening at the same time; simultaneous.

2 Definition

Belonging to the same period; contemporary.

3 Definition

Acting in conjunction; agreeing in the same act or opinion; contributing to the same event or effect.

4 Definition

Joint and equal in authority; taking cognizance of similar questions; operating on the same objects.

Example Sentences
  • the concurrent jurisdiction of courts
5 Definition

Meeting in one point.

6 Definition

Running alongside one another on parallel courses; moving together in space.

7 Definition

Involving more than one thread of computation.