speedup

In parallel computing, speedup refers to how much a parallel algorithm is faster than a corresponding sequential algorithm.It is defined by the following formula: where:p is the number of processors is the execution time of the sequential algorithm is the execution time of the parallel algorithm with p processors
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Noun
1. the act of accelerating; increasing the speed
(synonym) acceleration, quickening
(hypernym) speed, speeding, hurrying
(derivation) accelerate, speed up, speed, quicken

Synonyms and related words:
accelerando, acceleration, aggravation, beefing-up, blowing up, blowup, concentration, condensation, consolidation, deepening, drive, enhancement, exacerbation, exaggeration, explosion, getaway, heating-up, heightening, impetus, information explosion, intensification, magnification, pickup, population explosion, quickening, redoubling, reinforcement, step-up, strengthening, thrust, tightening
  

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